title: Delirium resulting from methylene chloride exposure: case report.
abstract: A case is reported of delirium resulting from exposure to methylene chloride, a common and widely used organic solvent. Inhalation of its vapors causes toxic effects via endogenous carbon monoxide production, which probably caused this patient's symptoms.
mesh_terms: D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D008752:Methylene Chloride / Q000506:poisoning*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated; D008752:Methylene Chloride