Toluene induced hypokalaemia: case report and literature review.
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.
Baskerville
J R
JR
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
Tichenor
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Rosen
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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*
D012997:Solvents; D014050:Toluene