Toluene (methylbenzene) toxicity

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Toluene (methylbenzene) toxicity. This is a lipid-soluble aromatic hydrocarbon. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Pathophysiology

  • This is a lipid-soluble aromatic hydrocarbon
  • It is present in paint, paint thinner, glue, and ink

Occupational exposure

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Acute features

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Chronic features

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: atrophy sites

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: T2 hyperintensities sites

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: T2 hypointensities sites

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References

  1. Geibprasert S, Gallucci M, Krings T. Addictive illegal drugs: structural neuroimaging. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2010; 31:803-808.
  2. Borne J, Riascos R, Cuellar H, Vargas D, Rojas R. Neuroimaging in drug and substance abuse part II: opioids and solvents. Top Magn Reson Imaging 2005; 16:239-245.

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