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An unusual presentation of methanol poisoning

Year 2013, Volume: 30 Issue: 4, 367 - 368, 05.02.2014

Suha Turmen Umut Eryiğit Aynur Sahin Seda Mentese Abdulkadir Gunduz

https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019

Abstract

Methanol is a substance possessing high toxicity even in small quantities. It may lead to intracerebral hemorrhage, blindness and death. Methanol poisoning generally takes place as result of oral ingestion, but may rarely occur through inhalation or transdermally. Persons may be exposed to methanol because of illegal alcohol beverage producers or alternative medicine providers. A 55-year-old male with methanol poisoning as a result of rubbing a self-prepared mixture of methylated spirit and aspirin on his shoulder with the aim of alleviating pain was described in this case report. Emergency physicians should remember that patients presenting with visual problems, altered awareness and impaired balance may have methanol poisoning. 

Keywords

Accidental Methanol Poisoning Transdermal

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Year 2013, Volume: 30 Issue: 4, 367 - 368, 05.02.2014

Suha Turmen Umut Eryiğit Aynur Sahin Seda Mentese Abdulkadir Gunduz

https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019

Abstract

References

  • Berk, W.A., 2004. Alcohols. In: Tintinalli, J.E., Kelen, G.D., Stapczynski, J.S., editors. Emergency Medicine. A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill. 1067-1069.
  • Bestic, M., Blackford, M., Reed, M., 2009. Fomepizole: A critical assessment of current dosing recommendations. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 49, 130- 137.
  • Jammalamadaka, D., Raissi, S., 2010. Ethylene glycol, methanol and isopropyl alcohol intoxication. Am. J. Med. Sci. 339, 276-81.
  • Karaduman, F., Asil, T., Balci, K., Temizoz, O., Unlu, E., Yılmaz, A., Utku, U., 2009. Bilateral basal ganglionic lesions due to transdermal methanol intoxication. J. Clin. Neurosci. 16, 1504-1506.
  • Onder, F., Ilker, S., Kansu, T., Tatar, T., Kural, G., 1999. Acute blindness and putaminal necrosis in methanol intoxication. Int. Ophthalmol. 22, 81-84.
  • Sutton, T.L., Foster, R.L., Liner, S.R., 2002. Acute methanol ingestion. Pediatr. Emerg. Care. 18, 360-363.
  • Verslegers, W.R., De Deyn, P.P., 2006. Serious intoxication after inhaling methanol. Ned Tijdschr. Geneeskd. 16, 2057.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Internal Medical Sciences
Authors

Suha Turmen This is me

Umut Eryiğit

Aynur Sahin

Seda Mentese This is me

Abdulkadir Gunduz

Publication Date February 5, 2014
Submission Date June 29, 2013
Published in Issue Year 2013 Volume: 30 Issue: 4

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APA Turmen, S., Eryiğit, U., Sahin, A., Mentese, S., et al. (2014). An unusual presentation of methanol poisoning. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, 30(4), 367-368. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019
AMA Turmen S, Eryiğit U, Sahin A, Mentese S, Gunduz A. An unusual presentation of methanol poisoning. J. Exp. Clin. Med. February 2014;30(4):367-368. doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019
Chicago Turmen, Suha, Umut Eryiğit, Aynur Sahin, Seda Mentese, and Abdulkadir Gunduz. “An Unusual Presentation of Methanol Poisoning”. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 30, no. 4 (February 2014): 367-68. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019.
EndNote Turmen S, Eryiğit U, Sahin A, Mentese S, Gunduz A (February 1, 2014) An unusual presentation of methanol poisoning. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 30 4 367–368.
IEEE S. Turmen, U. Eryiğit, A. Sahin, S. Mentese, and A. Gunduz, “An unusual presentation of methanol poisoning”, J. Exp. Clin. Med., vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 367–368, 2014, doi: 10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019.
ISNAD Turmen, Suha et al. “An Unusual Presentation of Methanol Poisoning”. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 30/4 (February 2014), 367-368. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019.
JAMA Turmen S, Eryiğit U, Sahin A, Mentese S, Gunduz A. An unusual presentation of methanol poisoning. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2014;30:367–368.
MLA Turmen, Suha et al. “An Unusual Presentation of Methanol Poisoning”. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, vol. 30, no. 4, 2014, pp. 367-8, doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.30.04.019.
Vancouver Turmen S, Eryiğit U, Sahin A, Mentese S, Gunduz A. An unusual presentation of methanol poisoning. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2014;30(4):367-8.
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