[Multi-organ failure caused by colchicine poisoning].
A 61-year-old woman was admitted because of colchicine intoxication. After a period with gastrointestinal symptoms multiple organ failure and secondary septicaemia developed. The patient died of irreversible shock. The pharmacology of colchicine and the clinical manifestations and therapy of colchicine intoxication are discussed.
Schut
N H
NH
Academisch Medisch Centrum, afd. Intensive Care Volwassenen, Amsterdam.
Romijn
J A
JA
D003078:Colchicine / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D003078:Colchicine
Multi-orgaanfalen door colchicine-intoxicatie.