Presentation
CASE REPORT A 20-year-old male presented to our emergency room 3 h after intentional consumption of 50 g of a wild poisonous tuber. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Pain
They contain oxalates of saponins which have needle-shaped crystals which irritate the skin, mouth, tongue, and throat, and result in swelling of throat, difficulty breathing, burning pain, and upset stomach. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
The manifestations of previously reported cases were vomiting, seizures, spasticity, difficulty in speaking, and altered sensorium. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Flushing
Variable pale green to purple flushed spathes appear in late spring, followed by spikes bearing orange-red berries in the autumn. [rhs.org.uk]
- Blister
Its use is said to be very harsh on the skin, producing sores, and blisters.[2,5] It was also used as a substitute for arrowroot. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
- Burning Sensation
He was complaining of severe burning sensation over tongue, throat, and epigastrium and was breathless. His pulse rate was 150/min, blood pressure 120/80 mmHg, and room air oxygen saturation 95%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
The roots of the A. maculatum species are used in such treatments as diaphoretics, expectorants, and vermifuges. Terpenes or terpenoids are active against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Airway management may reduce the mortality and aggressive fluid administration may prevent the renal injury. Declaration of patient consent The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]