Abnormal Spontaneous Eye Movements as Initial Presentation of Organophosphate Poisoning
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BACKGROUND Atypical ocular bobbing may result from an intentional poisoning from an organophosphate compound. PHENOMENOLOGY SHOWN The patient exhibited conjugated, slow, arrhythmic, unpredictable eye movements in all directions, diagnosed as atypical ocular bobbing. EDUCATIONAL VALUE This is a rare, well-documented, clinically relevant case for medical students for correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment of organophosphate intoxication.
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