Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Muhammad Arshad

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• Case Report
  Black Stone Poisoning: A Case Report
  Author(s): Muhammad Arshad, Hina Inam, Farida karim and Usama Khalid Muhammad Arshad, Hina Inam, Farida karim and Usama Khalid
  
  Introduction: Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is the constituent of hair dyes that is responsible for toxicity. Hair dye (PPD) poisoning is associated with high morbidity and mortality and dramatic increase in its incidence has been seen in recent years. We share our experience of a case of complicated PPD poisoning and its management. Case Description: A 3 year old boy presented to A&E with extensive cervicofacial edema and difficulty breathing for past 6 h. Patient underwent emergency tracheostomy and was kept under mechanical ventilation. Patient responded well to corticosteroids and anti-allergic medications. There was a history of ingestion of hair dye mixed water prior to the onset of symptoms. Conclusion: Paraphenylene diamine (PPD) (Kala Pathar) poisoning is associated with high morbidity & mortality. It.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0495.1000353

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