title: Endosulphan poisoning presenting as status epilepticus.
abstract: A case of generalised seizures following ingestion of 20 cc of endosulphan (Endocel), an organochloride insecticide is presented. The patient, a young male of 25 years made a complete recovery. The mode of action of endosulphan is due to involvement of cholinergic neuronal system and the management is on the line of status epilepticus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Neurology, Medical College, Rohtak.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Sood
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sood
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004726:Endosulfan / Q000506:poisoning*; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D004726:Endosulfan