Anticholinergic toxicity in a one-year-old male following ingestion of Lupinus mutabilis seeds: case report
São Paulo med. j
; São Paulo med. j;136(6): 591-593, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT CONTEXT The seeds from Lupinus mutabilis Sweet, also called "chocho", are an important part of the diet in several countries in South America. Prior to consumption, processing is required to remove toxic alkaloids. These alkaloids are known to have pharmacological properties as antiarrhythmics, antimuscarinics and hypoglycemics. CASE REPORT We report a case in which a one-year-old male initially presented with altered mental status and respiratory distress and subsequently developed symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity, after ingesting a large amount of chocho seeds. CONCLUSION:
In spite of going through a difficult clinical condition, the subject evolved favorably through receiving supportive treatment. The seeds from Lupinus mutabilis provide nutritional benefits when consumed, but people need to know their risks when these seeds are consumed without proper preparation.Key words
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Main subject:
Lupinus
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Eating
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Anticholinergic Syndrome
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Foodborne Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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MEDICINA
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2018
Type:
Article