Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia following disseminated intravascular coagulation in aluminum phosphide poisoning.
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چکیده
A 16-year-old schoolgirl presented to the emergency ward after ingestion of 1 fresh tablet of aluminum phosphide (celphos) mixed with water. According to the attendant, she vomited 8-10 times and had profuse sweating after ingestion of celphos tablet. There was no history of fever, headache, chest pain, breathlessness, convulsion, drug intake or loss of consciousness after ingestion of celphos tablet. Past history was not signifi cant.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of medical sciences
دوره 63 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009