Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (Feb 2017)

Abnormal Spontaneous Eye Movements as Initial Presentation of Organophosphate Poisoning

  • Igor De Lima Teixeira,
  • Silméia Garcia Zanati Bazan,
  • Arthur Oscar Schelp,
  • Gustavo José Luvizutto,
  • Fabrício Diniz De Lima,
  • Rodrigo Bazan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7916/D80865WS
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7

Abstract

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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.