Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (Feb 2017)
Abnormal Spontaneous Eye Movements as Initial Presentation of Organophosphate Poisoning
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.