Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 2

Methemoglobinemia Induced by Lacquer Thinner Intoxication

  • Author:
  • NS Neki1,, M Singh2, DM Shah3, K Kolhe4, S Bollewar5, M Bali6
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2013
  • Page Number: 90 to 92

1Professor, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar

2Junior Resident, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar

3Junior Resident, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar

4Junior Resident, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar

5Junior Resident, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar

6Junior Resident, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar

*Email: drneki123@gmail.com

Abstract

Lacquer thinner is commonly used for removing household paints & contains halogenated hydrocarbons and naphta. It may lead to methemoglobinemia if ingested. We report a 16years old boy who reported in the emergency with a history of accidental ingestion of paint thinner and was diagnosed to be having methemoglobinemia. He was treated with methylene blue and supportive therapy and was discharged in stable condition.

Keywords

Lacquer thinner, Methemoglobin(MetHb), methylene blue, Methemoglobinemia