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* [[Liver enzymes | * [[Liver enzymes]] elevated | ||
* [[Hyponatremia]] may be noticed | * [[Hyponatremia]] may be noticed | ||
* Rise in [[blood urea]] levels | * Rise in [[blood urea]] levels | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Exposure history is paramout to diagnosis. Bloodwork shows leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and moderately elevated liver enzymes.
Laboratory Findings
Electrolyte and Biomarker Studies
- Leukocytosis
- Rise in ESR
- Rise in CRP
- Liver enzymes elevated
- Hyponatremia may be noticed
- Rise in blood urea levels
- Urinalysis may show proteinuria