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The unusual presentation of a burn from methyl bromide exposure: A case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Sue GR
Karanas YL
Davis DJ
Press B
Source :
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries [Burns] 2017 May; Vol. 43 (3), pp. e43-e46. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jan 06.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Methyl bromide chemical burns are rare. Only two cases have been reported to date. The presentation of methyl bromide chemical burns is unusual. Patients with an acute exposure should be observed closely as the initial presentation can appear deceptively benign. The latency period lasts several hours prior to the development of chemical burn wounds. In this article, we review the literature on methyl bromide chemical burns and present our experience managing a patient with an extensive methyl bromide burn.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-1409
Volume :
43
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28069343
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2016.12.001