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KMID : 0191120130280111687
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2013 Volume.28 No. 11 p.1687 ~ p.1689
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Glufosinate Herbicide Intoxication Causing Unconsciousness, Convulsion, and 6th Cranial Nerve Palsy
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Park Jae-Seok
Kwak Soo-Jung
Gil Hyo-Wook
Kim So-Young
Hong Sae-Yong
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Abstract
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Although glufosinate ammonium herbicides are considered safe when used properly, ingestion of the undiluted form can cause grave outcomes. Recently, we treated a 34-yr-old man who ingested glufosinate ammonium herbicide. In the course of treatment, the patient developed apnea, mental deterioration, and sixth cranial nerve palsy; he has since been discharged with full recovery after intensive care. This case report describes the clinical features of glufosinate intoxication with a focus on sixth cranial nerve palsy. Our observation suggests that neurologic manifestations after ingestion of a "low-grade toxicity herbicide" are variable and more complex than that was previously considered.
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KEYWORD
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Glufosinate Ammonium, Neurologic Manifestations, Abducens Nerve Disease
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