Case Report: Yellow Phosphorus Induced Acute Fulminant Hepatitis and Acute Kidney Injury in a Male

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2018 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 5 Issue 11

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Aamil Rasheed, Sourya Acharya and Samarth Shukla

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V5I11P101

How to Cite?

Aamil Rasheed, Sourya Acharya and Samarth Shukla, "Case Report: Yellow Phosphorus Induced Acute Fulminant Hepatitis and Acute Kidney Injury in a Male," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 5,  no. 11, pp. 1-2, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V5I11P101

Abstract:

Yellow Phosphorus (YP) is an active component present in rodenticides, pesticides and fireworks. It is a potential hepatotoxic agent which can cause Acute fulminant hepatitis. Amongst the other organs involved GIT and kidneys are also vulnerable. We present a case acute yellow phosphorus poisoning leading to fulminant hepatic failure and acute kidney injury in a young male.

Keywords:

Yellow phosphorus, fulminant hepatitis, toxin, acute kidney injury.

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