| A case of phobic anxiety related to the inability to smell cyanide. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8032030 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This report describes a case of phobic anxiety relating to cyanide in a process operator who is unable to smell hydrogen cyanide. This case demonstrates that hazardous substances in the workplace can provoke this mental disorder in individuals who are unable to detect by special senses whether or not a specific hazard is present. The clinical management of such individuals is complicated since they must be able to perceive the feared object or substance in order to overcome their anxiety. |
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Authors:
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P J Nicholson; G E Vincenti |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Volume: 44 ISSN: 0962-7480 ISO Abbreviation: Occup Med (Lond) Publication Date: 1994 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-08-16 Completed Date: 1994-08-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9205857 Medline TA: Occup Med (Lond) Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 107-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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ICI Chemicals & Polymers Ltd, Billingham, Cleveland. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Humans Hydrogen Cyanide* Male Occupational Diseases / psychology* Phobic Disorders / etiology* Smell* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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74-90-8/Hydrogen Cyanide |
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