Fonseka, M.M.D.Medagoda, K.Tilakaratne, Y.Gunatilake, S.B.de Silva, H.J.2014-10-292014-10-292003Human and Experimental Toxicology. 2003; 22(2): pp.107-1090960-3271 (Print)1477-0903 (Electronic)http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1571Indexed in MEDLINEDeliberate self-harm by ingestion of organophosphate insecticides is a common health problem in Sri Lanka. The poisoning results in an initial life-threatening cholinergic crisis and several intermediate and late neurological and psychiatric manifestations. A patient who developed self-limiting cerebellar signs 8 days after ingestion of dimethoate, an organophosphorous insecticide, is reported onSUICIDEPOISONINGSuicide, AttemptedPoisoning-etiologyCerebellar Ataxia-chemically inducedDimethoate-poisoningInsecticides-poisoningAntidotes-therapeutic useCase ReportMedicinePhysiology