Citation

Vanooteghem S, Arts J, Decock S, Pieraerts P, Meersseman W, Verslype C, Van Hootegem P. Acta Gastroenterol. Belg. 2014; 77(3): 353-356.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Universa Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

25509208

Abstract

Mushroom poisoning by Amanita phalloides is a rare but potentially fatal disease. The initial symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which are typical for the intoxication, can be interpreted as a common gastro-enteritis. The intoxication can progress to acute liver and renal failure and eventually death. Recognizing the clinical syndrome is extremely important. In this case report, 4 patients with amatoxin intoxication who showed the typical clinical syndrome are described. The current therapy of amatoxin intoxication is based on small case series, and no randomised controlled trials are available. The therapy of amatoxin intoxication consists of supportive care and medical therapy with silibinin and N-acetylcysteine. Patients who develop acute liver failure should be considered for liver transplantation.

Language: en