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Amanita-Induced Hepatitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The consumption of wild mushrooms can be associated with poisoning, particularly with species containing hepatotoxic toxins such as amatoxin, present in more than 35 species. We present a case of Amanita-induced hepatitis in a 73-year-old man after ingestion of wild mushrooms. He presented to the emergency department (ED) with severe diarrhea, intense abdominal pain, and vomiting, with onset approximately six hours after ingestion of wild mushrooms. He developed acute liver injury but never developed hepatic encephalopathy. His clinical course was favorable, with complete recovery of liver function. The diagnosis of Amanita-induced toxic hepatitis is based on clinical observations. Early diagnosis and treatment are fundamental factors in the prognosis of these patients.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72325

Authors: Elisabete Ribeiro, Sara Silva, Marta Batista, Maria Luis Santos, Ana Gonçalves

Institution: Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira Guimarães

Language: English

Topic: Silymarin and Mushroom Poisoning

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403715158