Naphthalene mothball ingestion without hemolysis in a five-year-old female: a case report

Background: Naphthalene poisoning from mothball exposure is a prevalent cause of toxicity in children worldwide. Naphthalene poisoning can lead to hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, and hepatic and renal damage. Studies regarding naphthalene ingestion not associated with complications do not exist...

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Published in:Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024, p.261-263
Main Authors: Alqahtani, Ghada, Alshalan, Abdulaziz, Eskandarani, Rawan, Algoraini, Yara
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description Background: Naphthalene poisoning from mothball exposure is a prevalent cause of toxicity in children worldwide. Naphthalene poisoning can lead to hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, and hepatic and renal damage. Studies regarding naphthalene ingestion not associated with complications do not exist. Case Report: We report a novel case of unwitnessed naphthalene mothball ingestion in a 5-year-old child who did not exhibit any complications, such as hemolysis or methemoglobinemia, and was discharged safely with no sequelae. Conclusion: Awareness of the dangers of naphthalene poisoning is important to prevent poisoning and death.
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