Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) Poisoning: A Case with a Fatal Outcome

Attia Khaliq; Amir Rashid; Karamat Ali; Laila Yaseen

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v74i3.10880

Authors

Attia Khaliq Department of Medicine, Pak Emirates Military Hospital/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Amir Rashid Department of Medicine, Combined Military Hospital Kohat/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
Karamat Ali Department of Pulmonology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
Laila Yaseen Department of Medicine, Combined Military Hospital /National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v74i3.10880

Keywords:

Black stone, Oedema, Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) poisoning.

Abstract

In developing countries, people use Paraphenylenediamine, a highly toxic substance, for suicide and self-harm. It is more common in populations with lower socioeconomic classes and educational backgrounds. The female-to-male ratio is higher. The most common complications are oedema of the upper airway tract and renal failure. The mortality rate is higher due to late hospital presentation and a lack of specific antidotes. The treatment of Paraphenylenediamin poisoning is conservative. In this case report we are presenting Paraphenylenediamine poisoning with a fatal outcome.

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