Metal fume fever: a case report and literature review.
Metal fume fever is a relatively uncommon presentation to the emergency department. Resulting from inhalation of metal oxides, it presents as an acute, self-limiting, flu-like symptom complex often misdiagnosed as a viral illness. We report a case of a 26-year-old male presenting with metal fume fever 4 h after oxycutting galvanized steel. The literature is reviewed with respect to pathogenesis, the common presenting symptom complex, investigations and current accepted management of metal fume fever.
Merchant
J
J
Department of Emergency Medicine, The Canterbury Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. johnflisselliott@aol.com.au
Webby
R
R
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D005334:Fever / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010087:Oxides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D014896:Welding; D015032:Zinc / Q000009:adverse effects
D008670:Metals; D010087:Oxides; D015032:Zinc