title: [Mystery of mydriatic pupils].
abstract: The authors describe the case of a 27-year-old man who was examined on account of vertigo and blurred vision. In the objective case-history there was mild confusion, in the physical examination broad symmetrical mydriasis dominated. Later other similar patients were found. Atropine intoxication was proved. The source of the alkaloid was poppy seed contaminated with seeds of henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), in bakery goods served in the works canteen.
authors.affiliation: I. interní klinika Fakultní nemocnice, Hradec Králové.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stefánek
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dufincová
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vychytil
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Holmes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001285:Atropine / Q000506:poisoning*; D005506:Food Contamination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010947:Plants, Toxic
chemical_list: D001285:Atropine