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Journal Article 
Acute intravascular hemolysis and methemoglobinemia following naphthalene ball poisoning 
Kapoor, R; Suresh, P; Barki, S; Mishra, M; Garg, MK 
2014 
Yes 
Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
ISSN: 0971-4502
EISSN: 0974-0449 
30 
Suppl 1 
317-319 
English 
25332608 
WOS:000343724300090 
Naphthalene (C10H8) is a natural component of fossil fuels such as petroleum, diesel and coal. The common consumer products made from naphthalene are moth repellents, in the form of mothballs or crystals, and toilet deodorant blocks. Major toxic effects of naphthalene are due to precipitation of acute intravascular hemolysis. Very few cases of naphthalene poisoning and its effects have been reported from India. We report a case of accidental naphthalene poisoning, who presented with intravascular hemolysis and methemoglobinemia. 
Methemoglobinemia; Naphthalene; Intravascular hemolysis; Methylene blue 
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