Ethylene Glycol Poisoning; an Unusual Cause of Hyperglycemia: A Case Report

Background:Poisoning with ethylene glycol (EG) can be fatal even if appropriate treatments are delivered. EG poisoning usually causes central nervous system depression, cardiovascular dysfunction, metabolic acidosis and acute renal failure (ARF). Case Report:A 33-year-old man was referred to the eme...

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Published in:	Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology
Main Authors:	Abdul Raoof Kunnummal Madathodi, Mekkattukunnel A. Andrews, Indira Madhavan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-03-01
Subjects:	Acidosis Ethylene Glycol, Hyperglycemia, Poisoning Renal Insufficiency
Online Access:	http://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/article_4165_df187ca5d9955bc83404bded26b6ea57.pdf