Child abuse by intentional iron poisoning presenting as shock and persistent acidosis.
A case of intentional iron poisoning presented to our hospital. The patient's persistent acidosis and the team's observation of maternal indifference indicated the diagnosis. This case should alert physicians to a potential source for intentional poisoning that is present in most homes with young infants.
Black
Judy
J
Oregon Health and Sciences University, Department of Pediatrics, Portland, OR 97201-2901, USA.
Zenel
Joseph A
JA
D000138:Acidosis / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology
D007501:Iron