Xu WL, Tang WJ, Yang WY, Sun LC, Zhang ZQ, Li W, Zang XX. Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome due to high-dose cantharidin poisoning: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(12): 2074-2078 [PMID: 38680272 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i12.2074]
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Xiu-Xian Zang, Doctor, DPhil, Chief Physician, Doctor, Department of Emergency Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. zangxx@jlu.edu.cn
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Emergency Medicine
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Case Report
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Wan-Ling Xu, Wen-Jing Tang, Wei-Ying Yang, Li-Chao Sun, Wei Li, Xiu-Xian Zang, Department of Emergency Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Ze-Qun Zhang, Department of Chinese Traditional Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Co-first authors: Wan-Ling Xu and Wen-Jing Tang.
Author contributions: Xu WL and Tang WJ drafted the manuscript, contributed equally to this work and share the first authorship; Yang WY, Sun LC, Zhang ZQ, Li W participated in the patient management; Zang XX designed the study. All authors made a significant contribution to the work reported and approved the final version of this manuscript for publication.
Supported byJilin Province Science and Technology Agency Project, No. 20210101350JC; Project of Jilin Provincial Finance Department, No. JLSWSRCZX2023-60; and Beijing iGandan Foundation Fund for Artificial Liver, No. iGandanF-1082023-RGG025.
Informed consent statement: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Hospital of Jilin University. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this case report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Xiu-Xian Zang, Doctor, DPhil, Chief Physician, Doctor, Department of Emergency Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. zangxx@jlu.edu.cn
Received: November 27, 2023 Revised: February 7, 2024 Accepted: March 28, 2024 Published online: April 26, 2024 Processing time: 140 Days and 17.9 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
This report delves into the diagnostic and therapeutic journey undertaken by a patient with high-dose cantharidin poisoning and multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Particular emphasis is placed on the comprehensive elucidation of the clinical manifestations of high-dose cantharidin poisoning, the intricate path to diagnosis, and the exploration of potential underlying mechanisms.
CASE SUMMARY
A patient taking 10 g of cantharidin powder orally subsequently developed MODS. The patient was treated with supportive care, fluid hydration and antibiotics, and hemoperfusion and hemofiltration therapy for 24 h and successfully recovered 8 d after hospital admission. Cantharidin poisoning can cause life-threatening MODS and is rare clinically. This case underscores the challenge in diagnosis and highlights the need for early clinical differentiation to facilitate accurate assessment and prompt intervention.
CONCLUSION
This article has reported and analyzed the clinical data, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of a case of high-dose cantharidin poisoning resulting in MODS and reviewed the relevant literature to improve the clinical understanding of this rare condition.
Core Tip: A patient taking 10 g of cantharidin powder orally subsequently developed multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Cantharidin poisoning can cause life-threatening MODS and is rare clinically. Currently, there is no special antidote for cantharidin poisoning. Treatments mostly involve supportive care. Fluid resuscitation is essential. Hemoperfusion and hemofiltration can be applied, especially in patients with acute renal failure. Complications such as infectious pneumonia should be managed appropriately.
