Case Report: A case of occupational methyl iodide-induced encephalopathy.

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Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.

Published: July 2025


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Iodomethane is a commonly used methylation reagent in organic synthesis. However, reports of acute iodomethane poisoning are rare. Herein, we report the successful treatment of a patient with acute iodomethane poisoning. During processing and production, owing to inadequate personal protection, the patient's eyes were directly exposed to iodomethane gas, leading to blurred vision and magnetic resonance imaging findings consistent with toxic encephalopathy. Following a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment at our hospital, outpatient follow-ups and clinical assessments confirmed the patient's recovery.

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