TY - JOUR PY - 1991// TI - Polyneuropathy induced by m-tolyl methyl carbamate intoxication JO - Journal of neurology A1 - Umehara, F. A1 - Izumo, S. A1 - Arimura, K. A1 - Osame, M. SP - 47 EP - 48 VL - 238 IS - 1 N2 - A 55-year-old woman who attempted suicide by ingesting 200 ml of m-tolyl methyl carbamate (MTMC) is reported. She was comatose for 3 days and, upon recovery, had notable paraesthesia in her lower limbs and difficulty in walking. Neurological examination revealed sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Sural nerve biopsy revealed marked axonal degeneration with a moderate decrease of myelinated fibres.

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