A Case of Colchicine Intoxication Presenting as Acute Gastroenteritis
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
;
: 138-141, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-84996
ABSTRACT
A 47-year-old woman ingested about 12 mg of colchicine with suicidal intent. Colchicine, a highly poisonous alkaloid, is a commonly used treatment for gout, Bechet's disease, and familial Mediterranean fever. Despite the knowledge of its side effects, the risk of a significant overdose is under-appreciated. She suffered from acute multisystem toxicity, including gastrointestinal disorders, bone marrow suppression, alopecia, and probable pancreatitis, but she ultimately recovered with supportive therapy. We report a case of acute colchicine toxicity from a single overdose with a review of the literature.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pancreatitis
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Familial Mediterranean Fever
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Bone Marrow
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Colchicine
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Alopecia
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Gastroenteritis
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Gout
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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