Metabolic abnormalities associated with phosphoric acid ingestion.
A 64-year-old man ingested a phosphoric acid solution in a suicide attempt. He subsequently developed hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and systemic metabolic acidosis. Local caustic effects of the acid were mild. The patient recovered and was lost to follow-up.
D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010756:Phosphoric Acids / Q000378:metabolism / Q000506:poisoning*; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood; D010760:Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D010756:Phosphoric Acids; D010758:Phosphorus; D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide; C030242:phosphoric acid