Akute Rizinvergiftung durch toxische Wunderbaumsamen: endoskopische Entfernung und multimodale Therapie eines seltenen Falls
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Contributors
Abstract
Ricin is an extremely potent toxin derived from the seeds of Ricinus communis (castor bean plant). We report the case of a 19-year-old who ingested approximately 50 seeds of R. communis in a suicide attempt. The patient was promptly transferred to a facility where endoscopic removal of the seeds was performed. Subsequently, activated charcoal was administered. The ingestion of castor seeds was confirmed by the presence of ricinine, a secondary compound in castor beans alongside ricin. The patient survived the intoxication without sequelae.
| Translated title of the contribution | Acute Ricin Poisoning from Toxic Castor Beans Endoscopic Removal and Multimodal Therapy in a Rare Case |
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Details
| Original language | German |
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| Pages (from-to) | 218-221 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Der Notarzt |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2025 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| Scopus | 105005144992 |
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| ORCID | /0000-0001-7049-186X/work/198593345 |
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals
Keywords
- acetylcysteine, endoscopy, poisoning, ricin, ricinin, ricinus communis, suicide