Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2008 Sep;11(2):210-213. Korean.
Published online Sep 30, 2008.
https://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2008.11.2.210
Published online Sep 30, 2008.
https://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2008.11.2.210
Copyright © 2008 The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Case Report
A Case of Hyperacute Liver Failure from Mushroom Intoxication in a Child Treated with Penicillin
Byung Ok Kwak
and Sun Hwan Bae
Abstract
Hyperacute liver failure from mushroom intoxication in children is rare and has a low survival rate. We report a case of hyperacute liver failure from mushroom intoxication in a 29-month-old boy. The patient ingested a mushroom about three days prior to presentation. He was admitted to the hospital with vomiting, abdominal pain, seizures, and hematemesis. During the hospitalization the patient developed hepatic encephalopathy (stage IV-a), and a coagulopathy. He recovered fully with specific medication, Penicillin GK and N-acetylcysteine.
Keywords
Liver failure; Mushroom intoxication; Penicillin GK; N-acetylcysteine
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