title: Multinevritis of cranial nerves following inhalation of toxins.
abstract: Cranial multineuropathy is an uncommon occurrence. We observed two cases of multinevritis of the cranial nerves which had many features in common: acute onset after toxic inhalation, occurrence of neuroparaxic block, and rapid resolution after corticosteroid therapy. We believe physicians should be aware that multinevritis of the cranial nerves may be related to acute exposure to toxic substances. Missing this diagnosis could lead to a delay in therapy.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neurology, Don C. Gnocchi Foundation, Rome, Italy. lpadua@rm.unicatt.it
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Aprile
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Padua
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Caliandro
authors.forename: Amelia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Evoli
authors.forename: Emanule
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ausili
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sabatelli
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pitocco
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tonali
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000506:poisoning*; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010150:Paint / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000506:poisoning*; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000506:poisoning*; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents; D013256:Steroids; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D003042:Cocaine