Chronic Fluoride Intoxication with Fluorotic Radiculomyelopathy

Abstract

A patient with chronic fluoride intoxication, extensive osteosclerosis and fluorotic radiculomyelopathy is believed to be the first such patient reported from the United States. The development of advanced fluorosis in an individual who consumed water with fewer than 4 ppm of fluoride depended principally upon an excessive fluid intake. Necropsy findings and toxicologic report are included.