CEM ATA TÜRKYILMAZ, OĞUZHAN GELİR, DİLARA ÖZMEN, AVNİ UYGAR SEYHAN
Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia - 2023;34(4):377-379
Toluene is a solvent used in various industries as a raw material to produce organic compounds and in the manufacture of diverse products. Contact with toluene can occur both accidentally and intentionally. Intoxication with toluene and its by-products, whether intentional or accidental, can be toxic to all systems, with the cardio-pulmonary system being primarily affected. The intentional use of toluene leads to psychoactive effects, including euphoria, which makes it the most widely inhaled volatile drug among all age groups in many countries. Renal tubular acidosis is the most common complication arising from toluene intoxication. This case report will discuss a 38-year-old patient who was admitted to the emergency service of our hospital.
