Focal Lingual Dystonia, Urinary Incontinence, and Sensory Deficits Secondary to Low Voltage Electrocution: Case Report and Literature Review elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, United States

Endpoint

• burns
• muscle paralysis
• ear injury
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): temporary “jerking” of the tongue to the right
• focal lingual dystonia, urinary incontinence, sensory deficits

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage < 1 kV AC, occupational
• inhouse wiring
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely