Gastric injury following copper sulfate ingestion.
We report the presentation and management of a 25-month-old with copper sulfate ingestion. The child suffered a gastric mucosal burn, but had no evidence of systemic copper toxicity and experienced full recovery with conservative medical management. A literature review of copper sulfate poisoning is provided.
James
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Arkansas Children's Hospital and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, Little Rock 72202, USA.
Stowe
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Argao
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D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019327:Copper Sulfate / Q000506:poisoning*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries*
D019327:Copper Sulfate