Citation

Akinci E, Köylü R, Yortanlı M, Gümüş H, Köylü, Altıntepe L, Cander B. Hong Kong J. Emerg. Med. 2015; 22(2): 121-125.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Medcom Limited)

DOI

10.1177/102490791502200208

PMID

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Abstract

Consumption and production of bismuth compounds are increasing, however, little information on the toxic effects and effective methods in removal of bismuth compounds are available. Although bismuth intoxication is currently rare, a careful evaluation should be carried out for possible exposure. We reported a16-year-old female who developed acute kidney failure, tonsillar ulceration and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome after an ingestion of 19 grams of bismuth subcitrate for suicidal attempt. © 2015, Medcom Limited. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; female; Poisoning; case report; hemodialysis; suicide attempt; somnolence; stomach lavage; catheterization; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; confusion; Human; seizure; follow up; acute kidney failure; valproic acid; penicillamine; metabolic acidosis; electroencephalography; abdominal radiography; echography; Article; hydration; anuria; sore throat; heavy metal poisoning; ulcer; bismuth citrate; cerebral blindness; Acute kidney injury; Bismuth subcitrate; posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome; tonsillar ulceration