Work-related olfactory disorder: a case series and review

Work-related olfactory disorder: a case series and review

Background The olfactory bulb is anatomically exposed and thus can be directly damaged by external stimulation. This can occur as an occupational injury owing to contact with organic solvents or other causes. We present cases of eight patients who sustained occupation-related exposure to potentially toxic substances and later presented with signs and symptoms of anosmia. We examined the occupat...

Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature

Background: Peripheral nervous injury and neuromuscular complications from methamphetamine abuse has not been reported. The mechanism is not yet identified. Methods: Eight patients with lower extremity weakness following methamphetamine abuse were reported during December 2009 to May 2010. Results: Patients presented with lower extremity weakness. All patients were co-abusers of methamphetami...

Hydrocarbon Toxicity: A Review of Literature and Case Series

Glaucoma Surgery in Pregnancy: A Case Series and Literature Review

AbstractGlaucoma management in pregnant patients is a real challenge, especially when the glaucoma is not controlled with medications. We report the results of 6 incisional glaucoma surgeries for the management of medically uncontrolled glaucoma patients during pregnancy. This retrospective, case series was conducted on the 6 eyes of 3pregnant patients with uncontrolled glaucoma using maximum t...

methamphetamine related radiculopathy: case series and review of literature

background: peripheral nervous injury and neuromuscular complications from methamphetamine abuse has not been reported. the mechanism is not yet identified. methods: eight patients with lower extremity weakness following methamphetamine abuse were reported during december 2009 to may 2010. results: patients presented with lower extremity weakness. all patients were co-abusers of methamphetamine...