Retinal toxicity associated with occupational exposure to the fish anesthetic MS-222.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 124(6): 843-4, 1997 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-9402834
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a case of retinopathy associated with chronic occupational exposure to ethyl-m-aminobenzoic acid methanesulfonate (MS-222), a retinotoxic fish anesthetic.METHOD:
Case report with electroretinograms to document changes in visual electrophysiology.RESULTS:
An ichthyologist with a long history of skin exposure to MS-222 was initially examined for decreased vision, photophobia, and photopsia. His electroretinogram abnormalities were similar to those seen in animal models of acute MS-222 toxicity. After terminating MS-222 contact for 7 months, his vision returned to normal, and his electroretinogram improved.CONCLUSION:
Individuals with occupational exposure to MS-222 should exercise caution to avoid systemic absorption of this retinotoxic compound.
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Assunto principal:
Retina
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Doenças Retinianas
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Exposição Ocupacional
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Aminobenzoatos
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Anestésicos
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article