Copper sulphate toxicity in a young male complicated by methemoglobinemia, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure
Document Type
Case Report
Department
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Pathology and Microbiology; Internal Medicine
Abstract
Copper sulphate is a compound prepared by the action of sulphuric acid on copper II. Copper sulphate is widely used asfungicide, herbicide and for photography. In a human being, it can lead to anemia. Medical literature is lacking regarding accidental or suicidal poisoning cases of copper sulphate in Pakistan. We present a case of accidental ingestion of copper sulphate resulting in severe acute toxicity, which was successfully managed by intensive supportive measures and Dimercaprol (BAL).
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
Recommended Citation
Hassan, S.,
Shaikh, M.,
Ali, N.,
Riaz, M.
(2010). Copper sulphate toxicity in a young male complicated by methemoglobinemia, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, 20(7), 490-491.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_pathol_microbiol/1404