Urinary Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Ethylene Glycol Intoxication

José A. Morfín, Andrew I. Chin

New England Journal of Medicine · 2005 · 19 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

This 73-year-old man presented with a self-inflicted stab wound, plasma ethanol level of 27 mg per deciliter, and a pH of 6.91. Analysis of the urine showed calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals. Free crystals were extensive.