Neurological abnormalities associated with Mobile phone use

Hocking B, Westerman R,

Occup Med 50: 366-368, 2000

Dysaesthesiae of the scalp after mobile phone use have been previously reported but the pathological basis of these symptoms has been unclear. We report finding a neurological abnormality in a patient after prolonged use of a mobile phone. He had permanent unilateral dysaesthesiae of the scalp, slight loss of sensation, and abnormalities on current perception threshold testing of cervical and trigeminal nerves. A neurologist found no other disease.

The implications regarding health effects of mobile phones and radio-frequency radiation is discussed.