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Limitations of Chloride Determination in the Diagnosis of Bromism
Ist Teil von
The New England journal of medicine, 1968-09, Vol.279 (11), p.593-595
Ort / Verlag
United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
Erscheinungsjahr
1968
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Beschreibungen/Notizen
AN apparently elevated serum chloride level is recognized as a clue to significant bromism, but this phenomenon occurs with only one of two common methods of chloride determination.
Case History
A 35-year-old man had polyuria, polydipsia, increased anxiety and somnolence that necessitated admission to a hospital. Physical examination and laboratory tests were within normal limits. Psychotic behavior and persistent fever prompted transfer to the Clinical Center for evaluation. A history of ingestion of a preparation containing sodium, potassium and ammonium bromide* was obtained. It was estimated that he had ingested 1060 mEq of bromide during the week before admission. The . . .