[Axonal neuropathy and chronic Codobromyl poisoning].
We report a 56 year-old woman with a severe axonal neuropathy due to a chronic intoxication by a cough soothing (Codobromyl). Symptoms of codeine and alcohol intoxication were present. The problems of self medication are considered.
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Service d'Explorations Fonctionnelles Neurologiques, Hôpital Morvan, Brest.
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D000996:Antitussive Agents / Q000506:poisoning*; D001369:Axons; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003061:Codeine / Q000506:poisoning*; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000506:poisoning; D005260:Female; D006139:Guaiacol / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D006842:Hydrocarbons, Brominated / Q000506:poisoning*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D013997:Time Factors
D000996:Antitussive Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006842:Hydrocarbons, Brominated; C057163:bromoform, codeine, sulfurgaicol, terpene drug combination; D006139:Guaiacol; D003061:Codeine
Neuropathie axonale et intoxication chronique au Codobromyl.