Publications by authors named "Keun Taek Lee"
Multiple organ failure leading to death after ingestion of Caltha palustris: A case report.
Medicine (Baltimore)
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Previous cases have documented the misidentification of Caltha palustris, leading to gastrointestinal issues, but this report highlights a severe case resulting in multiple organ failure not seen before.
- The patient, a 70-year-old woman, experienced significant symptoms after ingesting the plant, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
- Despite aggressive treatment, including vasopressors and CRRT, the patient could not recover and ultimately succumbed to complications from the poisoning.