Massive dipropylene glycol toxicity is very similar in presentation to cases of diethylene glycol toxicity
LoVecchio, F
HERO ID
4949088
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Letter
Year
2009
Language
English
| HERO ID | 4949088 |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Letter |
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2009 |
| Title | Massive dipropylene glycol toxicity is very similar in presentation to cases of diethylene glycol toxicity |
| Authors | LoVecchio, F |
| Journal | American Journal of Emergency Medicine |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 123-123 |
| Abstract | To the Editor, We agree with the comments by Dr Marraffa that our patient with dipropylene glycol (DPG) toxicity is very similar is presentation to cases of diethylene glycol (DEG) toxicity. We agree that DEG toxicity should be in the differential diagnosis in this patient and others with acute renal failure due to cortical necrosis and demyelinating sensorimotor peripheral polyneuropathy. We were somewhat surprised as to the toxicity that had arisen from DPG ingestion in our patient. We feel that in animal studies with massive ingestions, DPG presents a similar scenario. We were able to check with the manufacturer and learned that DEG was not a component of the solution of the fog-making solution. Frank LoVecchio MD, DO, MPH |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.ajem.2008.09.007 |
| Wosid | WOS:000261821200023 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |