Abstract
Introduction Acute and reversible parkinsonism is usually described after massive ingestion of organophosphate insecticides whereas acute intoxications occurring after pesticide spraying are rare. Case report We report one case of atypical parkinsonian disorder following repeated spraying with an aerosol insecticide containing pyrethre and organophosphate. This patient had a daily massive dermal and respiratory exposure to these pesticides for 10 years. Cerebral MRI was normal. DAT-scan showed a presynaptic loss of function. Conclusion Pesticides are suspected to be one risk factor responsible for parkinsonism. The present case supports this environmental hypothesis.
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