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Richard A J Wain1, Syed H A Shah
1Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
Objective:
To highlight the case of a sports-related alkali burn due to a common household chemical and emphasize the importance of a detailed medical history in chemical burns patients.
Methods:
A single-patient case study is presented along with references from existing literature.
Results:
Alkaline burn injuries associated with sports have previously been described in the literature; however, this case demonstrates an unusual presentation of a chemical burn with a readily available household substance.
Conclusion:
Chemical burns can present in atypical ways. Detailed history and thorough clinical examination is essential in determining the correct diagnosis and therefore implementing the most appropriate management plan.
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