Cognitive dysfunction in a patient with long-term occupational exposure to ethylene oxide. Role of ethylene oxide as a causal factor.
J Occup Med
; 34(11): 1106-13, 1992 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
This case illustrates a comprehensive approach to assessing causality in a woman with apparent cognitive dysfunction, as measured by neuropsychological testing, and a 10-year history of occupational exposure to ethylene oxide. The analysis included a multidisciplinary examination of the patient, which took place several years after the termination of her exposure. In addition, all of the patient's prior medical and psychiatric records were reviewed, as were the records of her employer to ascertain her exposure history. Our evaluation revealed a pattern of neuropsychological findings not consistent with nervous system damage secondary to an organic effect of ethylene oxide. A more likely causal hypothesis is adopted the patient's apparent cognitive dysfunction had a psychiatric etiology. This case also illustrates the potential impact of a patient's involvement in legal proceedings related to claims of neurocognitive dysfunction.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Exposición Profesional
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Trastornos del Conocimiento
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Óxido de Etileno
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Med
Año:
1992
Tipo del documento:
Article