ABSTRACT
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a halogenated hydrocarbon widely used as a solvent in industrial and household settings. This report describes an acute trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure that resulted in the development of pheripheral facial palsy, which is a very rare occurrence. Most reports of palsy symptoms involve cranial nerves, especially the trigeminal nerve. The patient complained of numbness of the left side of the face. Clinical manifestations, laboratory values and treatment are discussed. The presentation of peripheral facial palsy is very similar to Bell's palsy but has a slightly different clinical course.
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Humans , Bell Palsy , Cranial Nerves , Facial Paralysis , Family Characteristics , Hypesthesia , Paralysis , Trichloroethylene , Trigeminal NerveABSTRACT
A wandering spleen is a rare entity characterized by incomplete fixation of the spleen by lienorenal and gastrosplenic ligaments. The spleen can migrate to the lower abdomen or pelvis and the condition can be congenital or acquired. We report a case of torsion of a wandering spleen in a patient presenting with progressing mild left upper quadrant pain.