ISSN:
1434-4726
Keywords:
Equilibrium disorders
;
Diffuse brain atrophy
;
Toluene intoxication
;
Long-term sniffing
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A Japanese male who became habituated to sniffing toluene exhibited ataxia, tremor, incoordination and equilibrium disorders. There was pendular nystagmus with a normal caloric response. There were an inhibition of optokinetic nystagmus and a failure to follow over 0.1 Hz sine waves on eye tracking test. Angiogram and pneumoencephalogram revealed an atrophy of the midbrain and cerebrum, and degeneration of the cerebellum was suspected.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01886291
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