2013
DOI: 10.2310/8000.2013.130974
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Metabolic acidosis in toluene sniffing

Abstract: Toluene sniffing, frequently described under the generic category of ''glue sniffing,'' is a potential cause of normal anion gap metabolic acidosis due to distal renal tubular acidosis. Urine anion gap is used to diagnose metabolic acidosis of a normal anion gap variety; however, pitfalls exist when using urine anion gap in the setting of toluene sniffing. We present the case of a young woman who had a normal anion gap metabolic acidosis due to toluene sniffing and an unexpectedly low urine anion gap. In such … Show more

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“…Toluene is an ingredient in organic solvents and dyes, and comes into contact with inhaled air. Toluene is an irritant capable of affecting the central nervous system and causing metabolic acidosis [7], [8]. Even at low concentrations, toluene causes oxidative stress and genotoxicity [9].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Toluene is an ingredient in organic solvents and dyes, and comes into contact with inhaled air. Toluene is an irritant capable of affecting the central nervous system and causing metabolic acidosis [7], [8]. Even at low concentrations, toluene causes oxidative stress and genotoxicity [9].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Long-term effects include myocardial damage, pulmonary toxicity, hepatic toxicity, and cognitive and memory problems. Toxic encephalopathy is rarely reported after inhaling glue (7). In this study, after excessive inhalation of liquid sealant, the patient presented with several symptomse, including headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, limb weakness, and convulsions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 68%