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Acute Abamectin poisoning presenting with bilateral complete ptosis: A rare presentation of an uncommon pesticide toxicity
Authors:
P.W.M.S.S. Sirisena,
Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, LK
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Emergency Registrar
N.M. Hettiarachchi ,
Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, LK
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Consultant Physician, Department of Toxicology
S.R. Manilgama,
North Colombo Teaching Hospital Ragama, LK
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Consultant Physician
T.W.P.K. Thenuwara
Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, LK
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Emergency Registrar
Abstract
Ingestion of pesticides remains the most common means of suicide in rural Sri Lanka. Widespread agricultural use of highly hazardous pesticides, poor home storage, and unrestricted over-the-counter sales make these pesticides easily accessible for acts of self-poisoning (1). We present the case history of a man who developed confusion, agitation and bilateral complete ptosis following self-ingestion of abamectin. Despite having evidence of a significant toxic dose, he was haemodynamically stable throughout the hospital stay and made a full recovery with supportive treatment.
How to Cite:
Sirisena PWMSS, Hettiarachchi NM, Manilgama SR, Thenuwara TWPK. Acute Abamectin poisoning presenting with bilateral complete ptosis: A rare presentation of an uncommon pesticide toxicity. Asian Journal of Internal Medicine. 2022;1(1):81–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ajim.v1i1.36
Published on
31 Jan 2022.
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