Camphor ingestion- an unusual cause of seizure

Authors

  • Rajendra Kulhari
  • * Mukesh Kumar Beniwal** *Department of Forensic Medicine
  • **Department of Pediatrics
  • Sardar Patel Medical College
  • Bikaner
  • Rajasthan

Keywords:

Status epilepticus, Neurotoxicity

Abstract

Accidental ingestion of commonly available household toxic substances is a leading cause of emergency room visits in pediatric patients because small children have a tendency to put everything in their mouths. Camphor is one such item that is readily available in many Indian homes and is a potentially toxic compound that is not very well-recognized but can cause severe poisoning even consumed in a small amount. We report a case of one and half-year-old male child who presented with seizure after accidental ingestion of camphor

Published Date

07-Jul-2022

Issue

Vol.18 Issue No.1 (2022): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles