Encephalopathy and cranial nerve palsies caused by intentional trichloroethylene inhalation.
This report describes an acute intentional trichloroethylene exposure that developed neurological and cardiovascular toxicity. The patient presented with palsies of the third, fifth, and sixth cranial nerves. Clinical manifestations, laboratory values, and treatment plans are discussed. Emergency physicians should be aware of the complications of trichloroethylene exposure and consider the diagnosis in patients with similar symptoms.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence 02903, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004172:Diplopia / Q000139:chemically induced; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D006846:Hydrocarbons, Halogenated / Q000506:poisoning; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012997:Solvents / Q000506:poisoning*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014241:Trichloroethylene / Q000506:poisoning*
D006846:Hydrocarbons, Halogenated; D012997:Solvents; D014241:Trichloroethylene