Chemical burn from alkaline batteries--a case report.
A 2-year-old male was found to have a third degree (full thickness) burn on his rear right thigh. The father discovered the burn at a physician's office where the child was being treated for an ear infection. The physician notified authorities of suspected physical child abuse.
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Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA.
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D000061:Accidents, Home; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D011211:Electric Power Supplies / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006878:Hydroxides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013848:Thigh / Q000293:injuries*
D006878:Hydroxides; D017680:Potassium Compounds; C029943:potassium hydroxide