Poisoning due to Abrus precatorius (jequirity bean).
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The management of a patient with poisoning due to ingestion of the jequirity bean (Abrus precatorius) is presented. The clinical features of this case included pulmonary oedema and hypertension; this has not been recorded previously in the literature associated with jequirity bean poisoning.
Medical subject headings
- Abrus
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema