title: Toluene induced hypokalaemia: case report and literature review.
abstract: Generalised weakness is a common complaint. A case is presented of toluene induced hypokalaemia in a 22 year old woman who presented with generalised weakness. The effect of toluene and causes of weakness and hypokalaemia in this setting are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Scott and White Clinic and Memorial Hospital, Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation, Texas A and M University System Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Temple, Texas 76508, USA. emm91b@swmail.sw.org
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Baskerville
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Tichenor
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010150:Paint; D012997:Solvents / Q000506:poisoning*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D014050:Toluene / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents; D014050:Toluene