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Ethylene glycol poisoning: A case report

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Megan Borkum, Annemarie Kropman

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There is an increasing prevalence of intentional Ethylene Glycol ingestions in our emergancy unit. We describe a typical case presentation thereof and highlight clinical features to aid in diagnosis of this potentially fatal overdose.

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Continuing Medical Education 2012;30(2):80.

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Date submitted: 2011-11-10
Date published: 2012-02-14

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