Cantharidin Poisoning due to Blister Beetle Ingestion in Children Two case reports and a review of clinical presentations
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2010, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Cantharidin is an intoxicant found in beetles in the Meloidae (Coleoptera) family. Ingestion may result in haematemesis, impaired level of consciousness, electrolyte disturbance, haematurea and renal impairment. Here, we report two paediatric cases of meloid beetle ingestion resulting in cantharidin poisoning and the clinical presentation of the ensuing intoxication.
Authors and Affiliations
Ali M. Al-Binali| Department of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, Medhat Shabana| Department of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, Suliman Al-Fif| Department of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, Sami Dawood| Department of Pediatrics, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia, Amer A. Shehri| Department of Pediatrics, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia, Ahmed AlBarki| Department of Pediatrics, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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