Acute iron intoxication in pregnancy: case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Limited reports exist regarding acute iron intoxication during pregnancy. The maternal and fetal effects of accidental or deliberate ingestion of large amounts of iron may be catastrophic. A case report of acute iron intoxication, management strategies, and a review of the literature are presented. The cornerstones of effective therapy are aggressive management with emesis induction or gastric lavage, bicarbonate instillation, vigorous intravenous hydration, and chelation therapy with deferoxamine.
Medical subject headings
- Ferrous Compounds
- Pregnancy Complications
- Suicide, Attempted