Amanita bisporigera ingestion: mistaken identity, dose-related toxicity, and improvement despite severe hepatotoxicity

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2006 Mar;22(3):177-80. doi: 10.1097/01.pec.0000202459.49731.33.

Abstract

Ingestion of wild mushrooms has led to unintentional poisonings caused by mistaken identity. We report 3 cases of exposure to Amanita bisporigera, demonstrating dose-related toxicity. The use of nasobiliary drainage as a novel approach to interrupting the enterohepatic circulation of amatoxins is illustrated. Pathophysiology and treatment of Amanita poisoning are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amanita
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / physiopathology
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mushroom Poisoning / etiology*
  • Mushroom Poisoning / physiopathology
  • Mushroom Poisoning / therapy
  • Severity of Illness Index