Severe uvular edema and resulting hypoxemia due to single use of Ecbalium Elaterium extract: a case report

Severe uvular edema and resulting hypoxemia due to single use of Ecballium elaterium extract

BACKGROUND Ecballium elaterium (also known as squirting cucumber in the Mediterranean countries) is a weedy plant that belongs to the Cucurbitacea family. The roots and juice of its fruits were used traditionally against a wide range of diseases and symptoms, since it was known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The use of the extract, though, has been linked to allergic reactions...

A Rare Reason for Uvular Angioedema: Ecbalium elaterium

358 Ann Dermatol Received July 18, 2011, Revised August 9, 2011, Accepted for publication August 11, 2011 Corresponding author: Hakan Turan, M.D., Department of Dermatology, Duzce University Medical Faculty, Konuralp 81160 Duzce, Turkey. Tel: 90-380-542-13-90, Fax: 90-380-542-13-87, E-mail: drhakanturan@ gmail.com This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Common...

Keratoconjunctivitis and Periorbital Edema due to Ecballium elaterium

PURPOSE To report on a case of keratoconjunctivitis with periorbital edema after accidental exposure to undiluted juice of Ecballium elaterium fruit during the ripening season of this plant. METHODS Case report. RESULTS Keratoconjunctivitis with Descemet's membrane folds and superficial upper corneal well-defined edematous areas were noted after an Ecballium elaterium fruit burst and its ju...

Rhabdomyolysis due to Severe Hypernatremia Caused by Dehydration, in a Child with Gastroenteritis: a Case Report

Background Rhabdomyolysis is considered a rare medical condition in pediatric population. Case Report We report our experience on a one year old girl referred to Shiraz Nemazee Hospital, Southern Iran with rhabdomyolysis due to severe hypernatremia, secondary to gastroenteritis. Discussion Rhabdomyolysis should be taken in to consideration in hypernatremic states, as it may lead to severe conse...

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