Multinevritis of cranial nerves following inhalation of toxins

Neurol Res. 2003 Mar;25(2):208-10. doi: 10.1179/016164103101201210.

Abstract

Cranial multineuropathy is an uncommon occurrence. We observed two cases of multinevritis of the cranial nerves which had many features in common: acute onset after toxic inhalation, occurrence of neuroparaxic block, and rapid resolution after corticosteroid therapy. We believe physicians should be aware that multinevritis of the cranial nerves may be related to acute exposure to toxic substances. Missing this diagnosis could lead to a delay in therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Cocaine / adverse effects
  • Cocaine / poisoning*
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paint / adverse effects
  • Paint / poisoning*
  • Solvents / adverse effects
  • Solvents / poisoning*
  • Steroids / therapeutic use
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / poisoning*

Substances

  • Solvents
  • Steroids
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Cocaine