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
Pages
4
From page
103
To page
106
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)
Serial Year
2010
Journal title
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Record number
2625742
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