Acute liver failure caused by occupational exposure to HCFC-123
Acute liver failure caused by occupational exposure to HCFC-123
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职业接触 HCFC-123 引起的急性肝功能衰竭
DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000014522
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发表时间:
2019
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影响因子:
1.6
通讯作者:
Jin
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作者:
Hun;Soomin Ahn;K. Jung;Jin
Rationale: Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 123 (HCFC-123, Freon123; 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane) has been widely used in refrigeration and heat-transfer applications as a substitute for chlorofluorocarbons due to its lower ozone-depleting potentials. Occupational exposure to HCFC-123 may cause mild reversible hepatoxicity, but no fatal cases have been reported yet. Patient concerns: In this report, we present cases of severe hepatitis with fatal outcome by HCFC-123. Two industrial workers from a manufacturing factory of fire extinguishers which use HCFC-123 were presented with diarrhea, fever, myalgia, and jaundice. Patients had been repeatedly exposed to the liquid form of HCFC-123 for the past three weeks before flare of symptoms. Diagnosis: The blood biochemistry tests showed acute cholestatic hepatitis and liver biopsy findings indicated inflammatory hepatocellular injury. The diagnosis of HCFC-123 induced hepatitis was made. Interventions: The treatment for both patients were generally supportive. The second patient went through hemodialysis, ventilatory care, and artificial liver support therapy (molecular adsorbent recirculating system) at intensive care unit. Outcomes: One patient recovered uneventfully, whereas the other patient showed rapid deterioration leading to acute liver failure complicated with cerebral edema, subdural hemorrhage, and death on hospital day 10. Lessons: The HCFC-123-induced hepatitis showed similarities with halothane hepatitis, both of which may share pathophysiologic mechanisms. Exposure to HCFC-123 needs to be listed as a potential cause of acute liver failure, and to be considered in patients with acute hepatitis of uncertain etiology and negative viral serology.
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发表时间:
1994
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Drug metabolism and disposition: the biological fate of chemicals
影响因子:
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作者:
Loizou,GD;Urban,G;Dekant,W;Anders,MW
通讯作者:
Anders,MW