title: Chemical burn from alkaline batteries--a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Winek
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Wahba
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Huston
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D006878:Hydroxides; D017680:Potassium Compounds; C029943:potassium hydroxide