Citation

Joubert J, Joubert PH, van der Spuy M, van Graan E. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 1984; 22(2): 187-191.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6209420

Abstract

Although it is known that extrapyramidal function is dependent upon a balance between cholinergic and dopaminergic effects, only anti-dopaminergic substances commonly induce extrapyramidal symptoms. This paper describes a patient who ingested chlorpyrifos and presented with choreo-athetosis and depressed cholinesterases. She responded to atropine therapy and made a complete recovery. Although not often described excessive cholinergic activity may also produce extrapyramidal symptoms.

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