Abstract
IntroductionEthylene glycol intoxication can be lethal if diagnosis is delayed. Often, prompt diagnosis may need to be based on indirect laboratory findings.Case reportWe present a case of severe ethylene glycol intoxication whose diagnosis was based on an unusual “lactate gap.” The patient responded well to the treatment and had a full recovery.ConclusionA “lactate gap” can be helpful in establishing a diagnosis of ethylene glycol intoxication.
Highlights
Ethylene glycol intoxication can be lethal if diagnosis is delayed
Case report: We present a case of severe ethylene glycol intoxication whose diagnosis was based on an unusual “lactate gap.”
Ethylene glycol (EG) intoxication can lead to severe metabolic acidosis and acute kidney injury and can be lethal if diagnosis is delayed
Summary
Ethylene glycol intoxication can be lethal if diagnosis is delayed. Prompt diagnosis may need to be based on indirect laboratory findings. Case report: We present a case of severe ethylene glycol intoxication whose diagnosis was based on an unusual “lactate gap.”. The patient responded well to the treatment and had a full recovery Case report: We present a case of severe ethylene glycol intoxication whose diagnosis was based on an unusual “lactate gap.” The patient responded well to the treatment and had a full recovery
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