A case of ricin poisoning following ingestion of Korean castor bean.
Ricin is a member of a group of protein toxins whose cytosolic target is the 28S rRNA of the 60S ribosomal subunit. It was recently introduced as a weapon of terrorism in some countries. There is little evidence about the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of ricin poisoning. The case history is reported of a patient with ricin poisoning who presented with nausea and vomiting following ingestion of Korean castor bean.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, Sooncheonhyang University, Bucheon, Republic of Korea.
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D002367:Ricinus communis / Q000506:poisoning*; D003248:Constipation / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012276:Ricin / Q000506:poisoning*; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced
D012276:Ricin