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Toluene induced hypokalaemia: case report and literature review
  1. J R Baskerville,
  2. G A Tichenor,
  3. P B Rosen
  1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Scott and White Clinic and Memorial Hospital, Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation, Texas A andM University System Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Temple, Texas, USA
  1. Correspondence to: Dr Baskerville, Scott and White Hospital, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508, USA(emm91b{at}swmail.sw.org)

Abstract

Generalised weakness is a common complaint. A case is presented of toluene induced hypokalaemia in a 22 year old woman who presented with generalised weakness. The effect of toluene and causes of weakness and hypokalaemia in this setting are discussed.

  • toluene
  • potassium
  • metabolic acidosis

https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.18.6.514

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