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Journal of The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2011;22(2): 181-183. |
A Case of Naematololma Fasciculare Poisoning due to Misidentification as an Edible Mushroom |
Hui Young Lee, Chan Woo Park, Jun Hwi Cho, Seong Bin Cheon, Joong Bum Moon |
1Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea. 2Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea. cjhemd@kangwon.ac.kr |
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ABSTRACT |
It is very difficult to discern edible mushrooms such as Naematololma sublateritium from toxic mushrooms such as Naematololma. fasciculare in the natural environment. We experienced a case of a patient who accidentally ingested Naematololma. fasciculare. The patient was admitted to the emergency department with nonspecific abdominal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Treatment involved supportive care instead of gastric lavage and charcoal, since their effectiveness is unproven for relief of mushroom intoxication. |
Key words:
Mushroom, Poisoning, Vomiting |
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