title: [Paralytic ileus secondary to podophyllin poisoning].
abstract: The authors report a case of general and local poisoning after erroneous intravaginal administration of podophyllin for warts. The clinical course mainly showed a 10 day paralytic ileus, vaginal and urethral lesions and a severe peripheral neurological illness: paresthesia, dysesthesia and ataxia. The authors stress the potential toxicity of podophyllin and recommend great caution in using this product.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Pottier
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Mullier
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Huysman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Paulet
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008508:Medication Errors; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D011033:Podophyllin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D011033:Podophyllin
vernacular_title: Ileus paralytique secondaire à une intoxication à la podophylline.