Unintended Inhalational Organophosphate Poisoning Presenting as Angioedema: A Rare Case Report
Sanyukta Hepat *
Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Abhijit Wadekar
Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Gaurav Jagtap
Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Vijay Kota
Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Anil Wanjari
Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Organophosphorus compounds are chemical agents in widespread use throughout the world, mainly in agriculture. In developing countries organophosphorus (OP) poisoning is a commonly encountered problem. Here we present a rare case of OP poisoning with angioedema as the presenting feature. Prompt treatment of these cases will help in reducing the morbidity and mortality.
Keywords: Organophosphate poisoning, angioedema, atropine