Bilateral optic neuritis in occupational exposure to trichloroethylene.
Central nervous system depression is the predominant response to acute trichloroethylene exposure. Cranial or peripheral nerves are also affected. The paper is a case report of a bilateral retrobulbar optic neuritis caused by occupational trichloroethylene poisoning. The urinary concentration of trichloroacetic acid one week after the onset of symptoms was positive. Visual fields and visual evoked potentials recovered eight months later. Other neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis were excluded.
Abecia
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Department of Ophthalmology, Miguel Servet Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain.
Martinez-Jarreta
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Pinilla
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Larrosa
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Castellano
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Honrubia
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014241:Trichloroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012997:Solvents; D014241:Trichloroethylene