Magnetic resonance imaging changes in a case of extra-pyramidal syndrome after acute organophosphate poisoning.

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2006-06-29
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Distal symmetrical polyneuropathy and neuromuscular weakness is common neurological problem in recovery phase of acute organophosphate (OP) poisoning. Various types of extra pyramidal syndromes are uncommon sequel after OP poisoning. These are reported to be reversible within few weeks and characteristically associated with normal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this report we are presenting a case with extra pyramidal syndrome after acute OP poisoning with few interesting MRI changes in striatum.
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Goel D, Singhal A, Srivastav RK, Verma A, Lamba A. Magnetic resonance imaging changes in a case of extra-pyramidal syndrome after acute organophosphate poisoning. Neurology India. 2006 Jun; 54(2): 207-9
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/121065
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Neurology India