A Case of Chronic Methyl Bromide Poisoning Associated with Cerebellar Ataxia, Polyneuropathy and Optic Neuropathy.
- Author:
Kwang Dong CHOI
1
;
Jin Hong SHIN
;
Dae Seong KIM
;
Dae Soo JUNG
;
Kyu Hyun PARK
;
Cha Jae O
;
Byung Mann CHO
;
Jung Keun CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Korea. dskim@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Methyl bromide;
Polyneuropathy;
Cerebellar ataxia
- MeSH:
Edible Grain;
Cerebellar Ataxia*;
Cerebrospinal Fluid;
Commerce;
Education;
Fumigation;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Optic Nerve Diseases*;
Poisoning*;
Polyneuropathies*;
Soil
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2002;20(3):307-310
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Methyl bromide is a commonly used fumigant to disinfect soil, grains, and warehouses. The accumulation of danger-ous concentrations can produce various neurotoxic effects in humans. A 45-year-old man, who had worked in the fumi-gation business, presented with polyneuropathy, optic neuropathy, and cerebellar sign, and serially sampled blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid showed significant elevation of methyl bromide concentration. Regular education to workers and strict adherence to the safety precautions are needed to avoid the risk of toxicity associated with methyl bromide fumigation.
