Transient opsoclonus in organophosphate poisoning

Acta Neurol Scand. 1992 Nov;86(5):529-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.1992.tb05138.x.

Abstract

Opsoclonus transiently occurred in the acute stage of combined parathion and methyl-parathion poisoning. Despite persistent cholinesterase inhibition this symptom subsided spontaneously. This observation provides strong evidence for cholinergic pathways being reversibly involved in isolated opsoclonus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blepharoptosis / chemically induced
  • Fasciculation / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methyl Parathion / poisoning*
  • Neurologic Examination / drug effects
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Ophthalmoplegia / chemically induced
  • Paralysis / chemically induced
  • Parathion / poisoning*
  • Suicide, Attempted

Substances

  • Methyl Parathion
  • Parathion