title: The dieffenbachia plant. Case history.
abstract: When ingested, the common house plant dieffenbachia can lead to significant toxicity and possibly death if timely medical attention is not forthcoming following initial exposure. The deleterious effects should not be overlooked especially when children are involved who, naturally curious, may bite into this innocuous looking plant. Although the patient in this case was a type II diabetic on insulin, neither hypo- nor hyperglycemia developed. There was no other significant electrolyte imbalance despite the acute stressor placed on him.
authors: Division of General Internal Medicine, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Pamies
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Powell
authors: A H
authors: AH
authors: Herold
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Martinez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000503:physiopathology; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000150:complications*; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000209:etiology*