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Polyneuropathy due to n-Hexane Intoxication – A Case Series

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: n -Hexane, a volatile organic chemical, is notorious for its neurotoxicity in occupational settings. We present four patients working in a needle manufacturing factory who presented with polyneuropathy after exposure to n -hexane by inhalation. Cerebrospinal fluid showed albuminocytological dissociation. Nerve conduction study (NCV) showed primary demyelination with secondary axonal polyneuropathy. Excluding the other possible causes, the diagnosis of n -hexane neuropathy was kept. Patients were managed with symptomatic treatment and showed marked improvement in 6-month follow-up.

Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_39_25

Authors: Khichar P Shubhakaran, Pradeep Lalwani, Nidhi Yadav

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410264576

FWCI: 0.545

Cites: 9

Cited by: 1

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