Acute Bismuth Intoxication: Acute Renal Failure, Tonsillar Ulceration and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome. Issue 2 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akinci, E; Köylü, R; Yortanli, M; Gümüş, H; Köylü, Ö; Altintepe, L; Cander, B
• Is Part Of: Hong Kong journal of emergency medicine. Volume 22:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 121
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Acute kidney injury -- bismuth subcitrate -- human -- poisoning; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1177/102490791502200208
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2309-5407

Abstract

Consumption and production of bismuth compounds are increasing, however, little information on the toxic effects and effective methods in removal of bismuth compounds are available. Although bismuth intoxication is currently rare, a careful evaluation should be carried out for possible exposure. We reported a16-year-old female who developed acute kidney failure, tonsillar ulceration and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome after an ingestion of 19 grams of bismuth subcitrate for suicidal attempt. (Hong Kong j.emerg.med. 2015;22:121-125)