Hemolytic Crisis following Naphthalene Mothball Ingestion in a 21-Month-Old Patient with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency
Joint Authors
Dela Cruz, Maricel
Khalid, Muhammad Masood
Mostafa, Ahmed
Ershad, Muhammed
Vearrier, David
McKeever, Rita
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-06-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that may be found in mothballs and deodorizers.
Exposure can occur by ingestion or dermal absorption.
We present a case of acute hemolysis requiring blood transfusion in a 21-month-old male with a history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency after ingestion of a naphthalene-containing mothball.
Case Presentation.
A 21-month-old male with G6PD deficiency presented to the emergency department three hours following an exploratory ingestion of a naphthalene-containing mothball.
On arrival, the patient was tachycardic with normal blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
Initial laboratory studies showed significant anemia with elevated reticulocyte count, blood urea nitrogen, total bilirubin, and lactate dehydrogenase.
Haptoglobin level was low, and the methemoglobin level was unremarkable.
The patient was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit and underwent blood transfusion.
Discussion.
This case serves as a reminder that mothballs, a ubiquitous household item, can be hazardous when accessible to vulnerable children.
Care should be taken to secure these products and prevent ingestion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dela Cruz, Maricel& Khalid, Muhammad Masood& Mostafa, Ahmed& Ershad, Muhammed& Vearrier, David& McKeever, Rita. 2019. Hemolytic Crisis following Naphthalene Mothball Ingestion in a 21-Month-Old Patient with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dela Cruz, Maricel…[et al.]. Hemolytic Crisis following Naphthalene Mothball Ingestion in a 21-Month-Old Patient with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143633
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dela Cruz, Maricel& Khalid, Muhammad Masood& Mostafa, Ahmed& Ershad, Muhammed& Vearrier, David& McKeever, Rita. Hemolytic Crisis following Naphthalene Mothball Ingestion in a 21-Month-Old Patient with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143633
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1143633