Mercury poisoning complicated by acquired neuromyotonia syndrome: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Acquired neuromyotonia syndrome is a rare form of peripheral nerve hyperexcitability syndrome. It is characterized by spontaneous and continuous muscle contractions. Acquired neuromyotonia syndrome is mainly observed in patients with autoimmune diseases or tumors, but it is a rare neurological clinical manifestation in patients with mercury poisoning.

Patient concerns

A 56-year-old woman presented with continuous and involuntary muscle twitching in her legs for 2 months; it was accompanied by a burning sensation in the lower limbs, insomnia, fatigue, and night sweats. These symptoms did not disappear during sleep.

Diagnoses

Toxicological blood analysis via atomic fluorescence spectrometry revealed that the level of mercury was 0.07 μmol/L (normal level: <0.0

SUBMITTER: Ran E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8360472 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature