Carbimazole-induced eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a young female with abdominal pain and ascites: a case report.

Background: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disease characterized by eosinophilic infiltration into one or more layers of the gastrointestinal tract. It commonly affects children more than adults. The clinical features depend on the site of gut involvement, but the most common symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Methanol poisoning outbreak in Saudi Arabia: a case series.

Background: Outbreaks of methanol poisoning have been described in the medical literature in different regions around the world. Even though in Saudi Arabia a few outbreaks of methanol poisoning have occurred, they remain undocumented. Herein, we describe several cases of methanol poisoning in Saudi Arabia with the goal of increasing awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning among healthcare staff.