Sulfur mustard gas exposure: case report and review of the literature.
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This report describes a case of burn injury following exposure to sulfur mustard, a chemical agent used in war. A review of the diagnostic characteristics, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic measures used to treat this uncommon, yet extremely toxic, entity is presented. The aim of this report is to highlight the importance of considering this diagnosis in any war victim, especially during these unfortunate times of rising terrorist activities.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of burns and fire disasters
دوره 27 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014