Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy caused by acetic acid ingestion

Acta Haematol. 1993;89(4):204-5. doi: 10.1159/000204524.

Abstract

A case of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy following ingestion of 100% acetic acid is presented. The patient was successfully treated with fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate. Complete resolution of the bleeding diathesis and the disturbed coagulation tests was achieved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / poisoning*
  • Acetic Acid
  • Adult
  • Blood Component Transfusion
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / chemically induced*
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / therapy
  • Factor VIII / therapeutic use
  • Fibrinogen / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plasma
  • Suicide, Attempted

Substances

  • Acetates
  • cryoprecipitate coagulum
  • Factor VIII
  • Fibrinogen
  • Acetic Acid