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Journal Article 
Naphthalene Poisoning following Ingestion of Mothballs: A Case Report 
Kundra, TS; Bhutatani, V; Gupta, R; Kaur, P 
2015 
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
ISSN: 2249-782X
EISSN: 0973-709X 
9 
8 
UD01-UD02 
English 
26436023 
Naphthalene is a widely used industrial and household chemical in the form of mothballs. But it has rarely been an agent of poisoning worldwide. We describe a case of ingestional naphthalene poisoning with a good outcome after proper management. A 29-year-old girl ingested 8 mothballs, and presented two days later with haemolysis and methaemoglobinaemia. She was given intravenous methylene blue, N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid, besides supportive treatment. Renal replacement therapy in the form of SLED of 8 hours was done on a daily basis. She was discharged after ten days on twice a week outpatient follow-up haemodialysis. 
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