Author/Authors :
Oghabian ، Z نويسنده Department of Clinical toxicology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , , Ghanbarzadeh ، N نويسنده Department of Gynecology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran , , Sharifi ، MD نويسنده Department of Emergency Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , , Mehrpour ، O نويسنده Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran ,
Abstract :
Background: 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2, 4-D) is an herbicide in chlorophenoxy group that use as a weed killer. Acute poisoning with 2, 4-D may be fatal in large ingestion. There is no specific antidote for 2, 4-D herbicide poisoning. We report here a case of 2, 4-D toxicity with rhabdomyolysis.
Case Report: In this case study we present a case of intentional consumption of 2, 4-D herbicide with main gastrointestinal complain that became toward rhabdomyolysis and liver damage during hospital course. Successful treatment with sodium bicarbonate and other conservative therapies was performed.
Conclusion: In cases of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid poisoning, rhabdomyolysis should be in mind and an alkaline diuresis can increase herbicide elimination as well as treatment of rhabdomyolysis should be considered.
