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A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3 30 Eylül 2025
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A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact

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Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can lead to high-anion gap metabolic acidosis, visual impairment, and CNS depression. While ingestion is the most common route, toxicity may also occur via dermal absorption, especially with prolonged exposure. A 71-year-old male with diabetes and coronary artery disease presented with sudden bilateral vision loss after repeated dermal application of a methanol-containing solution for joint pain. On arrival, he was disoriented and completely blind. Arterial blood gas showed severe metabolic acidosis (pH 6.9) with elevated anion gap and lactate. Fundoscopic examination revealed bilateral optic disc edema. Due to the unavailability of fomepizole and serum methanol measurement, intravenous ethanol was administered, and hemodialysis was initiated. Despite correction of the metabolic acidosis, the patient developed irreversible cortical blindness. This case highlights dermal methanol absorption as a rare but serious cause of systemic toxicity. Emergency physicians should consider methanol poisoning in patients with visual symptoms and unexplained metabolic acidosis, even in the absence of ingestion history. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are critical to prevent permanent complications.

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Olgu Sunumu

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

15 Nisan 2025

Kabul Tarihi

25 Temmuz 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Yıldız, F., Hancı, P., & İnal, V. (2025). A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, 16(3), 118-121. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1676824
AMA
1.Yıldız F, Hancı P, İnal V. A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2025;16(3):118-121. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1676824
Chicago
Yıldız, Faruk, Pervin Hancı, ve Volkan İnal. 2025. “A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16 (3): 118-21. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1676824.
EndNote
Yıldız F, Hancı P, İnal V (01 Eylül 2025) A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16 3 118–121.
IEEE
[1]F. Yıldız, P. Hancı, ve V. İnal, “A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact”, Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 118–121, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.33706/jemcr.1676824.
ISNAD
Yıldız, Faruk - Hancı, Pervin - İnal, Volkan. “A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 118-121. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1676824.
JAMA
1.Yıldız F, Hancı P, İnal V. A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2025;16:118–121.
MLA
Yıldız, Faruk, vd. “A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 16, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 118-21, doi:10.33706/jemcr.1676824.
Vancouver
1.Faruk Yıldız, Pervin Hancı, Volkan İnal. A case of methyl alcohol intoxication developing through skin contact. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 01 Eylül 2025;16(3):118-21. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1676824