@article{ref1,
title="Acute liver injury from mushroom ingestion: a timely intervention in mushroom poisoning",
journal="Curēus",
year="2023",
author="Ur Rahman, Hameed and Yasir Shah, Syed and Ali, Muhammad Asfandiyar and Riazullah,  and Khan, Abu Baker",
volume="15",
number="9",
pages="e45818-e45818",
abstract="Mushroom poisoning, known as mycetism, represents a pressing health concern worldwide. Although the majority of mushroom ingestions are benign, select species like &quot;Amanita phalloides&quot; can induce catastrophic liver damage, culminating in acute liver failure. In this report, we detail a case involving a 35-year-old female who presented to the emergency department exhibiting symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and palpitations merely six hours post-ingestion of &quot;Amanita phalloides.&quot; Accurate identification of the specific mushroom species consumed proves challenging in over 90% of poisoning incidents, underscoring the necessity for clinical vigilance. While many mushroom exposures lead to mild gastrointestinal symptoms, recognizing the potential for severe outcomes is paramount for timely and effective intervention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2168-8184",
doi="10.7759/cureus.45818",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45818"
}