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
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
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Adult
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Alcoholism / blood
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Alcoholism / complications*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Hydroxybutyrates / blood
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Ketosis / blood
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Ketosis / diagnosis
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Ketosis / etiology*
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Ketosis / urine
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Male
Substances
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Hydroxybutyrates
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3-Hydroxybutyric Acid