[Alcoholic ketoacidosis. Apropos of a case with coma]

Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris). 1993 Oct;29(5):233-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Alcoholic ketoacidosis is rare and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of any alcoholic patient with acidosis. The pathogenesis is discussed on the basis of one case. It is easily reversible by simple saline plus glucose infusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
  • Adult
  • Alcoholism / blood
  • Alcoholism / complications*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hydroxybutyrates / blood
  • Ketosis / blood
  • Ketosis / diagnosis
  • Ketosis / etiology*
  • Ketosis / urine
  • Male

Substances

  • Hydroxybutyrates
  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid