Paraphenylenediamine Induced Acute Tubular Necrosis Following Hair Dye Ingestion

Abstract

1 A case is reported of paraphenylenediamine toxicity following hair dye ingestion.

2 Renal biopsy showed histology typical of acute tubular necrosis.

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