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A Generalized Convulsive Attack following Ingestion of a Large Number of Ginkgo Nuts in 12-year-old Male
류정민, 고태성,
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류정민 ( Ryu Jeong-Min )
울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 응급의학과
고태성 ( Ko Tae-Sung )
울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 소아청소년과
KMID : 1037620140010010050
Abstract
Ginkgo nuts are commonly used in Korea for its antitussive and expectorant properties, as well as circulatory boosting effect and nutritive value. However, heir potential toxicities are not well-known. Symptoms of ginkgo nut intoxication include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, headaches, and seizure attacks or fatal status epilepticus. 4-Omethoxypyridoxine (MPN) in ginkgo nuts has been known to cause generalized seizures or status epilepticus. This report describes a case of ginkgo nut intoxication in a 12-year-old male. The patient was presented with vomiting and afebrile convulsion 7 hours after eating a large number of roasted gingko nuts.
키워드
Ginkgo biloba; Poisoning; Child; Seizures
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