J Korean Soc Emerg Med.
2002 Jun;13(2):226-228.
Metal Fume Fever: A case report
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- 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea. emjin@moak.chonbuk.ac.kr
- 2Department of Institute for Medical Science, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea.
Abstract
- Metal fume fever is a relatively uncommon presentation at the emergency department. It is an acute self-limited illness induced most commonly by inhalation of zinc-oxide fumes. However, it is often misdiagnosed as a viral illness because its symptoms resemble a number of pulmonary illnesses. We report the case of a 37-year-old male presenting with metal fume fever. The literature is reviewed with respect to the toxicopathophysiology, clinical presenting symptom complex, and emergency department management of metal fume fever.
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