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Ingestion of white spirit resulting in perineal skin burns: a case report and review of the literature.

Ingestion of white spirit resulting in perineal skin burns: a case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Vanhoucke J
Buylaert W
Colpaert K
De Paepe P
Source :
Acta clinica Belgica [Acta Clin Belg] 2017 Oct; Vol. 72 (5), pp. 361-364. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Mar 02.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

In the literature, possible systemic effects on health of inhalation or ingestion of white spirit are well described. Only a few case reports discuss the toxic skin effects that can occur following massive ingestion. Ingestion of large amounts of white spirit produces a watery diarrhoea with a high concentration of white spirit, resulting in perineal skin burns when there is prolonged contact. We describe a patient who developed partial thickness perineal skin burns after ingestion of white spirit and review the literature. The present data indicate that conservative therapy of the skin burns is recommended.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2295-3337
Volume :
72
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta clinica Belgica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28251862
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17843286.2017.1290190