Title of article :
Methanol Poisoning as a Trigger for the Presentation of Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Mousavi ، Reza Medical Toxicology Research Center, School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Dadpour ، Bita Medical Toxicology Research Center, School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Moshiri ، Mohammad Medical Toxicology Research Center, School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Moghiman ، Toktam Medical Toxicology Research Center, School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Khosrojerdi ، Hamid Medical Toxicology Research Center, School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Najari ، Fares Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology - School of Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: The clinical and laboratory manifestations of methanol poisoning and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) might be very similar.Case Presentation: A 15yearold male, who lived in Mashhad, Iran, was referred to a medical toxicology center because of the loss of consciousness following the consumption of homemade alcohol. Laboratory tests revealed metabolic acidosis, the high blood levels of methanol, and ketonuria and glucosuria in urine analysis. The treatment of DKA and methanol poisoning was started simultaneously.Conclusion: Methanol poisoning, as physical stress or because of pancreatitis as a complication, could be a trigger for diabetes in susceptible individuals, and physicians should be aware of the similarity of presentation of these situations.
Keywords :
Toxic alcohol , Methanol , Poisoning , Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Journal title :
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Journal title :
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
