[False hyperchloremia in a bromide intoxication].
A false hyperchloremia in a patient with a history of depression suspected bromide intoxication. The diagnosis was confirmed by an increased bromide concentration > 20 mmoL.L-1. Rehydration was effective and allowed to decrease bromide concentration. In conclusion, hyperchloremia associated with a negative anion gap is a clue to the diagnosis.
Laboudi
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Service de néphrologie A (Pr JD. Sraër), hôptial Tenon, 75970 Paris, France. asmaalab@hotmail.com
Vincent
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F
Costa
M A
MA
Bouvard
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E
Meyniel
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D
Rondeau
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E
Sraër
J D
JD
D001965:Bromides / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D002712:Chlorides / Q000097:blood*; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D001965:Bromides; D002712:Chlorides