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Hypotonia - A Rare Complication of 2, 4-D Amine Poisoning


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2,4-D amine is the commonly used herbicide along with the most poorly, understudied compound in the form of its toxic effects in humans. We hereby present a case of suicidal attempt by a male patient involving the ingestion of 2,4-D who presented with generalized hypotonia 1 hr after the ingestion of the compound. The patient was brought in a semiconscious, hyporeflexic state with signs of raised intracranial pressure. After proper treatment in the form of diuresis and other symptomatic care, he recovered fully with no residual neurodeficit.

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2,4-D amine, Hypotonia
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Authors

S. C. Aundhakar
Department of Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra State, India
Sanket K. Mahajan
Department of Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra State, India
Dhanesh M. Mhaskar
Department of Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra State, India
Shirish M. Agrawal
Department of Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra State, India

Abstract


2,4-D amine is the commonly used herbicide along with the most poorly, understudied compound in the form of its toxic effects in humans. We hereby present a case of suicidal attempt by a male patient involving the ingestion of 2,4-D who presented with generalized hypotonia 1 hr after the ingestion of the compound. The patient was brought in a semiconscious, hyporeflexic state with signs of raised intracranial pressure. After proper treatment in the form of diuresis and other symptomatic care, he recovered fully with no residual neurodeficit.

Keywords


2,4-D amine, Hypotonia

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