Methanol toxicity
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Methanol toxicity. Antifreeze, Gasoline, Washer fluid, Perfumes, Household cleaners. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Sources of methanol
- Antifreeze
- Gasoline
- Washer fluid
- Perfumes
- Household cleaners
Mode of entry of methanol
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Pathogenesis
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Ophthalmic features
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Neurological features
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Metabolic features
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features
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Treatment
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References
- Sebe A, Satar S, Uzun B, Topal M, Yesilagac H, Avci A. Intracranial hemorrhage associated with methanol intoxication. Mt Sinai J Med 2006; 73:1120-1122.
- Sahbudak Bal Z, Can FK, Anil AB, et al. A rare cause of metabolic acidosis: fatal transdermal methanol intoxication in an infant. Pediatr Emerg Care 2016; 32:532-533.
- Choi JH, Lee SK, Gil YE, et al. Neurological complications resulting from non-oral occupational methanol poisoning. J Korean Med Sci 2017; 32:371-376.
- Anderson D, Beecher G, Emery D, Khadaroo RG. Teaching NeuroImages: Brain imaging findings in acute methanol toxicity. Neurology 2017; 89:e264.
- Zakharov S, Pelclova D, Diblik P, et al. Long-term visual damage after acute methanol poisonings: Longitudinal cross-sectional study in 50 patients. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2015; 53:884-892.
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