| A case of pneumonitis induced by gasoline intoxication |
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Ja Kyung Kim, Tae Won Jang, Maan Hong Jung, Chul Ho Oak, Dae Sung Moon, Lee La Jang |
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| 가솔린 흡인에 의한 화학성 폐장염 1예 |
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김자경 &#; 장태원 &#; 정만홍 &#; 옥철호 &#; 문대성 &#; 장리라, Tae Won Jang, Maan Hong Jung, Chul Ho Oak, Dae Sung Moon, Lee La Jang |
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| Abstract |
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Hydrocarbons are a broad group of organic bodies consisting of hydrogen and carbon. They are commonly found in the environment
in the form of gasoline (e.g., butane and propane) and are also used in stain removers, adhesives, lubricants, and a variety of
paints. Ingestion of the compound accounts for approximately 3% of all poisoning cases in the United States, but such reports of
poisoning are rare in Korea. Hydrocarbon poisoning has many adverse effects. In addition to potentially causing major damage to
the respiratory and central nervous systems, direct exposure to hydrocarbons can also cause cardiac arrhythmia, hepatic dysfunction,
renal failure, neuropathy, and other injuries. We present the case of a 20-year-old soldier who accidentally ingested a small
amount of gasoline. He developed chemical pneumonitis, but recovered with no serious complications. (Korean J Med 76:494-498,
2009) |
| Key Words:
Chemical pneumonitis; Gasoline (Hydrocarbon) |
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