Copper sulphate toxicity in a young male complicated by methemoglobinemia, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2010 Jul;20(7):490-1.

Abstract

Copper sulphate is a compound prepared by the action of sulphuric acid on copper II. Copper sulphate is widely used asfungicide, herbicide and for photography. In a human being, it can lead to anemia. Medical literature is lacking regarding accidental or suicidal poisoning cases of copper sulphate in Pakistan. We present a case of accidental ingestion of copper sulphate resulting in severe acute toxicity, which was successfully managed by intensive supportive measures and Dimercaprol (BAL).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy
  • Chelating Agents / therapeutic use
  • Copper Sulfate / poisoning*
  • Dimercaprol / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methemoglobinemia / chemically induced*
  • Poisoning / therapy
  • Rhabdomyolysis / chemically induced*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Chelating Agents
  • Dimercaprol
  • Copper Sulfate