Occupational exposure to methyl methacrylate monomer induces generalised neuropathy in a dental technician

Authors
Sadoh, DR Sharief, MK Howard, RS
Citation
Dr. Sadoh et al., Occupational exposure to methyl methacrylate monomer induces generalised neuropathy in a dental technician, BR DENT J, 186(8), 1999, pp. 380-381
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00070610 → ACNP
Volume
186
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
380 - 381
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-0610(19990424)186:8<380:OETMMM>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
A 36-year-old dental technician for 14 years developed paraesthesia and num bness in her legs. Neurophysiological studies revealed absent sensory nerve action potentials (SNAPs) from her lower limbs and normal upper limb SNAPs on presentation. Motor nerve studies were normal. Repeat studies 2 months after leaving her job showed some improvement in the lower limb SNAPs. It i s suggested that her symptoms were caused by occupational exposure to methy l methacrylate monomer.