Rare case of chronic naphthalene ball ingestion in a young Indian woman
Chronic oral abuse of naphthalene balls is extremely rare. It is associated with different types of metabolic toxicity, neurological deficits and multiple organ failure. However, the psychological implication of naphthalene abuse is poorly understood. This is a unique case report of a 29-year-old la...
Main Authors: | Pratibha Meena, Gitanjali Narayanan, Pratima Murthy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2023;volume=12;issue=11;spage=2973;epage=2975;aulast=Meena |
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