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Acute acetone intoxication in a pediatric patient
1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108.
Pediatric Emergency Care
|March 1, 1988
Summary
Fingernail polish remover ingestion, primarily due to acetone, can cause severe central nervous system depression and hyperglycemia in children. This case highlights the importance of considering acetone toxicity in pediatric differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Fingernail polish remover is a common household product frequently ingested.
- Acetone, the primary component, is found in high concentrations and can cause significant toxicity.
- Limited data exists on acetone intoxication and its management in children.