A Case of Carbol Fuchsin Poisoning Successfully Treated with Hemoperfusion and Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration.
- Author:
Eun Jung HWANG
1
;
Wi Jung KOOK
;
Sul Ra LEE
;
Ju Young MOON
;
Kyung Whan JEONG
;
Sang Ho LEE
;
Chun Gyoo IHM
;
Tae Won LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. wonkid@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carbol fuchsin;
Phenol;
Dialysis;
Hemodiafiltration
- MeSH:
Acidosis;
Acute Kidney Injury;
Dialysis;
Hemodiafiltration;
Hemoperfusion;
Humans;
Phenol;
Rosaniline Dyes;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2011;30(5):565-569
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Carbol fuchsin is a mixture of phenol and basics fuchsin, used in bacterial staining procedures. It is a component of Ziehl-Neelsen stain. Phenol in Carbol fuchsin is a toxic agent which can lead to various gastrointestinal, ocular, skin, neurologic and renal side effects. We hereby report a case of Carbol fuchsin poisoned patient. Acute renal failure with metabolic acidosis was rapidly progressed. However, she was treated successfully by continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration.
