J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 20(3); 2002 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2002;20(3): 307-310.

만성 메틸브로마이드 중독에 의한 다발성 신경장애

최광동 , 신진홍 김대성 정대수 박규현 오차재 조병만 최정근

부산대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실,예방의학 및 산업의학교실,산업역학조사센터

"A Case of Chronic Methyl Bromide Poisoning Associated with Cerebellar Ataxia, Polyneuropathy and Optic Neuropathy"

Kwang-Dong Choi

"Department of Neurology and Preventive & Occupational Medicine, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Center for Occupational Epidemiology and Surveillance"

Abstract

"Methyl bromide is a commonly used fumigant to disinfect soil, grains, and warehouses. The accumulation of danger-ous concentrations can produce various neurotoxic effects in humans. A 45-year-old man, who had worked in the fumi-gation business, presented with polyneuropathy, optic neuropathy, and cerebellar sign, and serially sampled blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid showed significant elevation of methyl bromide concentration. Regular education to workers and strict adherence to the safety precautions are needed to avoid the risk of toxicity associated with methyl bromide fumigation.Key Words : Methyl bromide, Polyneuropathy, Cerebellar ataxia"