[Ocular complications in toadstool mushroom poisoning]

Klin Oczna. 1996 Jan;98(1):59-60.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

We present a case of a young man poisoned with Amanita phalloides. He survived thanks to intensive treatment, however he had multiple complications, including endophthalmitis in one eye, which was enucleated, and macular deposits in the second eye, which was affected by glaucoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amanita
  • Endophthalmitis / etiology*
  • Glaucoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / etiology
  • Male
  • Mushroom Poisoning / complications*