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Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
Published in: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion 1/2014

01-09-2014 | Case Report

Acute Intravascular Hemolysis and Methemoglobinemia Following Naphthalene Ball Poisoning

Authors: Rajan Kapoor, P. Suresh, Satish Barki, Mayank Mishra, M. K. Garg

Published in: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion | Special Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Naphthalene (C10H8) is a natural component of fossil fuels such as petroleum, diesel and coal. The common consumer products made from naphthalene are moth repellents, in the form of mothballs or crystals, and toilet deodorant blocks. Major toxic effects of naphthalene are due to precipitation of acute intravascular hemolysis. Very few cases of naphthalene poisoning and its effects have been reported from India. We report a case of accidental naphthalene poisoning, who presented with intravascular hemolysis and methemoglobinemia.
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Metadata
Title
Acute Intravascular Hemolysis and Methemoglobinemia Following Naphthalene Ball Poisoning
Authors
Rajan Kapoor
P. Suresh
Satish Barki
Mayank Mishra
M. K. Garg
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion / Issue Special Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0971-4502
Electronic ISSN: 0974-0449
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12288-014-0381-5

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