Diaphragmatic paralysis after organophosphate poisoning. A case report.

Peripheral neuropathy has been described as a rare complication of organophosphate toxicity in man. A case of diaphragmatic paralysis occurring after ingestion of malathion in a suicide attempt is reported. The patient required ventilatory support for 3 months during which time there was slow improvement in the diaphragmatic weakness, which by 6 months had resolved completely.