Acute Inhalant Intoxication and Delirium: A Case Report

Acute Inhalant Intoxication and Delirium: A Case Report

Authors

  • M. A. Ateş GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Servisi
  • Ü. B. Semiz GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Servisi
  • A. Algül GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Servisi
  • C. Başoğlu GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Servisi
  • S. Ebrinç GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Servisi
  • M. Çetin GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Servisi

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Abstract

Thinner is a neurotoxic mixture widely used as an industrial solvent and contains 60-70% toluene. This substance has been shown to cause functional and structural changes in the central nervous system. Here, we present the case of a 55-year-old man who unknowingly ingested thinner orally and subsequently developed delirium. It is stated that approximately 5-10 ml of thinner orally is sufficient to cause serious complications.

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2008-08-01

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Ateş MA, Semiz Ü. B, Algül A, Başoğlu C, Ebrinç S, Çetin M. Acute Inhalant Intoxication and Delirium: A Case Report. J Depend [Internet]. 2008 Aug. 1 [cited 2025 Aug. 20];9(2):95-7. Available from: https://bagimlilik.akademisyen.net/index.php/bagimlilik/article/view/175

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2008)

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Case Report

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