Ricin intoxication by lethal dose of castor seeds ingestion: a case report

Our report underscores the clinical manifestations, hemodynamic changes, laboratory findings, and treatment of intoxication due to castor seed ingestion. It contributes to the limited literature on castor seed poisoning in humans, with a specific focus on cases in Belgium. This report aims to raise awareness among clinicians about this condition and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive history-taking to prevent misdiagnosis and malpractice.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2024-08-30
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04697-8
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Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
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Ricin intoxication by lethal dose of castor seeds ingestion: a case report

Marc Van Nuffelen, Lysette Joelle Noumi Noumi, N. M. Reine Sandrine Mendeuka, Sylvana El-Hanna
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Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
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Ricin intoxication by lethal dose of castor seeds ingestion: a case report

Marc Van Nuffelen, Lysette Joelle Noumi Noumi, N. M. Reine Sandrine Mendeuka, Sylvana El-Hanna
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Abstract

Our report underscores the clinical manifestations, hemodynamic changes, laboratory findings, and treatment of intoxication due to castor seed ingestion. It contributes to the limited literature on castor seed poisoning in humans, with a specific focus on cases in Belgium. This report aims to raise awareness among clinicians about this condition and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive history-taking to prevent misdiagnosis and malpractice.

Journal of Medical Case ReportsVol. 18(1)
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (BE), Lebanese University (LB), Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation (BE), St. Elisabeth Hospital (CW), Hôpital de Jolimont (BE)
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