Chronic, Recreational Chloroform-Induced Liver Injury

Historically used as an anesthetic, chloroform is a halogenated hydrocarbon that is associated with central nervous system depression, arrhythmias, and hepatotoxicity. It is no longer used clinically, but accidental and intentional poisonings still occur. We report a case of chronic chloroform abuse...

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Main Authors: Emily A. Minor, Mackenzie S. Newman, Justin T. Kupec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1619546