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Acute Toxic Encephalopathy caused by Gloriosa Superba Poisoning - A Case Report.
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International Archives of Integrated Medicine . Jan2021, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p95-98. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: A flowering plant seen widely in Southeast Asia and India is gloriosa superba. The poisoning most commonly caused by it is self-poisoning. All part of the plant is toxic. The toxic substance in the seeds and tubers of this plant is colchicine. Case report: In this report, a case of self-poisoning of gloriosa superba poisoning by ingestion of the tuber with an intention of deliberate self-harm is reported. A 29 year old female, had presented with features of Leukocytosis, Pancytopenia, Metabolic disturbance, Alopecia and Acute Toxic encephalopathy. Conclusion: The patient was managed with multi dose activated charcoal MDAC, N -acetyl cysteine (NAC), antiemetics, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), IV Fluids, Inj. Potassium chloride and Magnesium sulphate, G-CSF (granulocyte colony stimulating factor) injection, plasmapheresis, 3%Nacl and antiepileptic medications, patient clinically improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23940026
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Archives of Integrated Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148244533