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HERO ID

1021430

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Evolution of chronic toxic encephalopathy induced by organic solvents after the cessation of exposure - Report of a case with a 5-year follow-up

Author(s)

Garnier, R; Reygagne, A; Maladry-Muller, P; Dally, S; Efthymiou, ML; Fournier, PE

Year

1991

Report Number

CIS/92/01895

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

349-354

Language

French

Abstract

Case study of a 45-year-old man who was heavily exposed to organic solvents for 20 years and especially to 1,1,1-trichloroethane and dichloromethane for the last 15 years. The cluster of symptoms and occupational injury demonstrated heavy exposure to organic solvents. Five years after the cessation of exposure, disabling sequelae - and especially memory disorders - are still present. Besides, intellectual impairment was responsible for professional disqualification of this patient. These data are discussed together with those from the literature.

Keywords

ORGANIC SOLVENTS; EXPOSURE EVALUATION; 1; CHLOROFORM; NEUROTOXIC EFFECTS; NEUROPSYCHIC EFFECTS; LONG-TERM EXPOSURE; CASE STUDY; INTELLIGENCE; SYMPTOMS; ILO