A rare case of epilepsy and acute pancreatitis induced by severe paraquat poisoning

Ann Transl Med. 2017 Apr;5(7):163. doi: 10.21037/atm.2017.03.106.

Abstract

Paraquat can lead to injury of multiple organs. As there is no specific treatment for paraquat poisoning, it represents a serious clinical problem. Antioxidants are required to treat oxidative stress in paraquat poisoning and paraquat-induced injury. In this study, we report on successful treatment of a rare case of epilepsy and acute pancreatitis caused by paraquat poisoning. A 29-year-old woman at our hospital presented with a 13-day history of nausea and vomiting after ingesting 20 mL of paraquat (20% W/V). After therapies, the symptoms were controlled. The patient remained asymptomatic during 1 year of follow-up.

Keywords: Epilepsy; acute pancreatitis; severe paraquat poisoning.

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  • Case Reports