Six clinical cases of Mandragora autumnalis poisoning: diagnosis and treatment.
A multiple case of Mandragora autumnalis poisoning is described. Mandragora autumnalis, a solanaceous plant that is common in the Sicilian countryside, contains a variable concentration of solanum alkaloids, which cause gastrointestinal irritation, and tropane alkaloids, which have anticholinergic properties and produce typical and sometimes severe atropine-like symptoms. Vital function support, decontamination, symptomatic treatment and, in severe cases, antidote therapy with physostigmine are useful to control acute poisoning.
Piccillo
Giovita A
GA
Department of Internal and Emergency Medicine, University of Catania, St Marta Hospital, via G. Clementi 36, 95124 Catania, Italy.
Mondati
Enrico G M
EG
Moro
Paola A
PA
D000328:Adult; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026781:Mandragora / Q000506:poisoning*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012802:Sicily; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002606:Charcoal