“Acute Methemoglobenemia Due to Ingestion of Nitrobenzene: A Rare Case Report”
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
Nitrobenzene is a pale yellow oily liquid, with an odour of bitter almonds used in the synthesis of solvents like paint removers, manufacturing of lubricating oils and dyes and in shoe manufacturing units for production of synthetic rubber.The toxic effects after ingestion lead to methemoglobinemia. Methemoglobinemia, because of accidental ingestion of nitrobenzene is a life threatening emergency, difficult to diagnose clinically and not routinely suspected. Early aggressive management of severe poisoning, strongly suspected on clinical grounds may change the outcome of a patient. Our case had this rare presentation so we are presenting this case because of its rarity.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Paras Passi, Dr. Sumita Kanwar, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Dr. Ratnesh Kanwar, Dr. Shalini Singh Singh, Dr. (Major) Bhupinder Passi
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