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Citation

Grimshaw B, Wennike N, Dayer M. Br. J. Hosp. Med. (MA Health) 2013; 74(9): 532-533.

Affiliation

Acute Medical Registrar in the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, M A Healthcare)

DOI

10.12968/hmed.2013.74.9.532

PMID

24022559

Abstract

A 32-year-old man presented following ingestion of castor oil seeds in an attempt to end his life. Castor oil seeds, when pulped, release ricin. He went on to suffer ricin toxicity, but survived the episode with supportive care. Following ricin ingestion, symptoms mimic that of common gastrointestinal illness.


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