Organophosphorus Poisoning Induced Delayed Poly-axonal Motor Neuropathy: A Case Report

Authors

  • Pratik Prasai
  • Jitendra Thakur Department of Neurosurgery, B and C Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Birtamode, Jhapa, Nepal
  • Karuna Tamrakar Karki Department of Neurosurgery, B and C Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Birtamode, Jhapa, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/egn.v4i1.51012

Keywords:

Organophosphorus, Poisoning, Poly Axonal Motor Neuropathy

Abstract

Organophosphate being the lethal compound and easily available insecticide in the developing countries has significant potential health risk.  The morbidity related to organophosphate poisoning as delayed peripheral neuropathy, extra pyramidal syndromes and neuropsychiatric manifestations are still the major consequences of secondary neuronal damage. Herein, we present a case of 23 year old lady who ingested organophosphate in the context of suicidal attempt and presented with motor neuropathy after 4 weeks.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Prasai, P., Thakur, J., & Tamrakar Karki, K. . (2022). Organophosphorus Poisoning Induced Delayed Poly-axonal Motor Neuropathy: A Case Report . Eastern Green Neurosurgery, 4(1), 27–29. https://doi.org/10.3126/egn.v4i1.51012

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Case Reports

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