Diagnostic radiopacity and hepatotoxicity following chloroform ingestion: A case report

S. H. Choi; S. W. Lee; Y. S. Hong; S. J. Kim; S. W. Moon; J. D. Moon

doi:10.1136/emj.2005.027466

Diagnostic radiopacity and hepatotoxicity following chloroform ingestion: A case report

S. H. Choi, S. W. Lee, Y. S. Hong, S. J. Kim, S. W. Moon, J. D. Moon

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Background: Diagostic imaging can help in the management of toxicology emergencies. The authors report on a patient who presented to the emergency department with coma and suppressed respirations after ingestion of an unknown substance. Methods: Ingestion of chloroform with radiopaque material in the bowel on abdominal radiograph was documented. The patient was treated with haemoperfusion, activated charcoal, and laxatives to decrease the toxicities. Results: Hepatotoxicity occurred on post-ingestion day 3 and elevation of liver enzymes reached peak levels on post-ingestion day 5. The patient received N-acetylsystein and supportive care during hospitalisation. The patient improved from hepatic dysfunction and was discharged without complication on post-ingestion day 11. Conclusion: Radiographic studies in toxicology may confirm a diagnosis and assist in therapeutic intervention.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	394-395
Number of pages	2
Journal	Emergency Medicine Journal
Volume	23
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2005.027466
Publication status	Published - 2006 May
Externally published	Yes

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Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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