Hydrazine inhalation hepatotoxicity.
Abstract Hydrazine is a hazardous chemical commonly used as a reactant in rocket and jet fuel cells. Animal studies have demonstrated hepatic changes after hydrazine inhalation. Human case reports of hydrazine inhalation hepatotoxicity are rare. We report a case of mild hepatotoxicity following brief hydrazine vapour inhalation in a healthy young man, which resolved completely on expectant management.
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Yung Hsiang
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Singapore Health Services, 7 Hospital Drive Blk B, #02-15, Singapore 169611, Singapore. kaoyh@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000633:toxicity*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006834:Hydrazines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001239:Inhalation; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002273:Carcinogens; D006834:Hydrazines; C029424:hydrazine