Naphthalene Poisoning Manifesting as Hemoglobinuria

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Keywords:

Hepatic failure, IV hemolysis, mothball, myoglobinuira, methemoglobinemia, renal failure, suicide

Abstract

Reddish black discoloration of urine in absence of red blood cells (RBCs) can be a manifestation of hemoglobinuria or myoglobinuria. We report a patient who was admitted for persistent vomiting. On 2nd day of admission, his urine turned reddish black. The patient then revealed that he had ingested mothballs 1 day back to commit suicide. The patient was managed conservatively with intravenous (IV) fluids and antiemetics. Mothballs are rarely reported as a suicidal agent and most cases are related to accidental exposure of children while playing. IV hemolysis is also reported with mothball ingestion. Our patient quickly became normal within 24 h and there was no residual organ damage.

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2018-06-04

How to Cite

Chauhan, V., Sharma, R., Sharma, K., Sharma, G., Jitender, S., & Jearth, V. (2018). Naphthalene Poisoning Manifesting as Hemoglobinuria. Toxicology International, 21(3), 314–315. Retrieved from http://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/toxi/article/view/21019
Received 2018-04-27
Accepted 2018-04-27
Published 2018-06-04

 

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