Organophosphorus poisoning induced delayed neurotoxicity: a report of two cases.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Organophosphorus compounds (OPC) are one of the most commonly used pesticides worldwide and are often misused for suicidal poisoning due to their easy availability. Acute manifestations and management of organophosphorus (OP) poisoning have been reported several times. Organophosphorus-induced delayed neurotoxicity (OPIDN) is a rare delayed presentation of OP poisoning that involves central-peripheral distal axonopathy.

Case presentation

In this study, we report two cases of OPIDN developed after a few weeks of OP poisoning. Clinical features, electrodiagnostic study findings, and rehabilitative measures adopted for the patients and their follow-up have been described in the report.

Discussion

Organophosphorus (OP) poisoning may rarely produce features of

SUBMITTER: Viswanath A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10625613 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature