Yonsei Med J.  1982 Dec;23(2):174-177. 10.3349/ymj.1982.23.2.174.

A Clinical Study of Peripheral Neuropathy in Carbon Monoxide Intoxication

• Choi IS

• KMID: 692950
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1982.23.2.174

Abstract

Twenty cases of peripheral neuropathy as sequelae of carbon monoxide intoxication have been analyzed clinically. The incidence of pheripheral neuropathy was 0.84% in a total of 2,360 cases and 3.64% in 549 admitted cases of carbon monoxide intoxication. The ratio of male to female was 1:1.2 (9:11). Their ages ranged from 17 to 52 years (mean 29.5 years), with a peak incidence in the 3rd decade (55%). The lower extremity was exclusively involved, and the left side was more involved than the right. Symptoms were a burning sensation, tingling sensation, shooting pain and weakness. Other associated sequelae were local swelling, acute renal failure, delayed neurologic sequelae, and Volkman's contracture in that order. Of 20 cases, 6 showed abnormal findings in the electromyogram only, and 14 were abnormal in both electro-myogram and nerve conduction velocity. Fifteen cases recoved within 3 to 6 months.

Keyword

Peripheral neuropathy; CO Intoxication

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Adult
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/complications*
Extremities
Female
Human
Male
Middle Age
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases/etiology*