title: Focal lingual dystonia, urinary incontinence, and sensory deficits secondary to low voltage electrocution: case report and literature review.
abstract: Electrocution injuries are well reported in review articles and cases of high voltage electrocution injury are abundant. However, reports of low voltage electrocution injury are few. A case is presented of low voltage shock from a 120 volt AC source with presentation, acute and chronic course, and a five year follow up. The patient experienced several unusual complications of low voltage electrocution: a persistent right tongue deviation, which initially presents as an isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy, but subsequently manifests as a focal lingual dystonia; total body paresthesia with urinary incontinence; and persistent sensory deficits to the face and tongue.
authors.affiliation: Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation, Temple, Texas 76508, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Baskerville
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: McAninch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020821:Dystonic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A