Abnormal Spontaneous Eye Movements as Initial Presentation of Organophosphate Poisoning. (7th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: De Lima Teixeira, Igor; Bazan, Silméia Garcia Zanati; Schelp, Arthur Oscar; Luvizutto, Gustavo José; De Lima, Fabrício Diniz; Bazan, Rodrigo
• Editors: Louis, Elan D.
• Is Part Of: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements. Volume 7(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-02-07
• Subjects: ocular bobbing -- organophosphate -- coma; Tremor -- Periodicals; Hyperkinesia -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.7916/D80865WS
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-8288

Abstract

Background: Atypical ocular bobbing may result from an intentional poisoning from an organophosphate compound. Phenomenology Shown: The patient exhibited conjugated, slow, arrhythmic, unpredictable eye movements in all directions, diagnosed as atypical ocular bobbing. Educational Value: This is a rare, well‐documented, clinically relevant case for medical students for correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment of organophosphate intoxication.