Title of article :
Cantharidin Poisoning due to Blister Beetle Ingestion in Children Two case reports and a review of clinical presentations
Author/Authors :
Al-Binali, Ali M. King Khalid University - College of Medicine - Department of Child Health, Saudi Arabia , Shabana, Medhat King Khalid University - College of Medicine - Department of Child Health, Saudi Arabia , Al-Fifi, Suliman King Khalid University - College of Medicine - Department of Child Health, Saudi Arabia , Dawood, Sami Aseer Central Hospital - Department of Pediatrics, Saudi Arabia , A. Shehri, Amer Aseer Central Hospital - Department of Pediatrics, Saudi Arabia , Al-Barki, Ahmed Aseer Central Hospital - Department of Pediatrics, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Cantharidin is an intoxicant found in beetles in the Meloidae (Coleoptera) family. Ingestion may result in haematemesis, impaired level of consciousness, electrolyte disturbance, haematurea and renal impairment. Here, we report two paediatric cases of meloid beetle ingestion resulting in cantharidin poisoning and the clinical presentation of the ensuing intoxication.
Keywords :
Cantharidin , Intoxication , Meloidae , Paediatric , Blister beetle , Case report , Saudi Arabia.
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
