A young boy has ingested 20 tylenol (acetaminophen). What do you expect he is likely to have due to this?

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The boys is likely to have Fulminant hepatic failure that will happen due to acetaminophen intake. Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is usually defined as the severe impairment of hepatic functions in the absence of preexisting liver disease. However, unlike in adults, encephalopathy may be absent, late, or unrecognized in children.

A Young Boy Has Ingested 20 Tylenol (Acetaminophen)