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Adrenal Glands/drug effects , Betamethasone/poisoning , Cushing Syndrome/chemically induced , Drugs, Chinese Herbal/adverse effects , Aged , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/adverse effects , Betamethasone/blood , Cushing Syndrome/blood , Cushing Syndrome/diagnosis , Drug Contamination , Drug Interactions , Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry , Female , Glucocorticoids/blood , Glucocorticoids/poisoning , Humans , Hydrocortisone/bloodABSTRACT
We report the clinical and toxicological features of a case of fatal iodine ingestion, and summarize the physiology, clinical characteristics and management of iodine ingestion. Physicians are likely to have little experience in managing such patients, particularly with the advent of less toxic preparations, and therefore need ready access to management guidelines. This case also highlights the potential for substances to retain their toxicity over long periods of time.
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Betamethasone/analogs & derivatives , Iodine/poisoning , Administration, Oral , Aged , Betamethasone/poisoning , Corrosion , Emergency Medicine/methods , Fatal Outcome , Female , Gastrointestinal Tract/pathology , Humans , Poisoning/diagnosis , Poisoning/pathology , Poisoning/therapyABSTRACT
A 66-year-old man underwent extracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation, which was complicated by accidental intravitreal bethamethasone injection. This case was characterized by a benign course and good recovery of vision. Appropriate management of such accident is discussed.
