title: Acute Pancreatitis, Hepatitis and Bone Erosion in Acute Yellow Phosphorous Compound Poisoning - A Rare Complication.
abstract: We report a case of acute pancreatitis and hepatitis following ingestion of yellow phosphorous. The condition of the patient progressed to encephalopathy and bony erosion of the nasal septum. Fungal mass was observed in both the nasal cavities by endoscopy. Microbiological investigation revealed the identity of the fungus as Aspergillus flavus and Candida tropicalis. Patient improved with fluconazole treatment.
authors: Professor, Department of Medicine, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (SDUAHER) , Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India .
authors: Prabhakar
authors: P
authors: Kamarthi
authors: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, SDUAHER , Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India .
authors: Parimala
authors: P
authors: Subramani
authors: Post Graduate, Department of Medicine, SDUAHER , Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India .
authors: Arun Vardharaju
authors: AV
authors: Gopu
authors: Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, SDUAHER , Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India .
authors: Reddy
authors: R
authors: Prasad
authors: Assistant Professor, Department of ENT, SDUAHER , Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India .
authors: Chandrakala
authors: C
authors: Srinivasa
keywords: Aspergillus flavus; Candida tropicalis; Fungal mass