Hemolytic Crisis following Naphthalene Mothball Ingestion in a 21-Month-Old Patient with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency

INTRODUCTION: Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that may be found in mothballs and deodorizers. Exposure can occur by ingestion or dermal absorption. We present a case of acute hemolysis requiring blood transfusion in a 21-month-old male with a history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD...

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Autores principales: Dela Cruz, Maricel, Khalid, Muhammad Masood, Mostafa, Ahmed, Ershad, Muhammed, Vearrier, David, McKeever, Rita
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2019
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6607730/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31321110
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1092575

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6607730/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31321110
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1092575

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