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Case Studies | Paediatrics | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023 | Pages: 1372 - 1373 | India
A Case of 2, 4-D (Ethyl Ester) Poisoning Presenting Similar to Organophosphorus Poisoning - A Diagnostic Challenge
Abstract: 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D). is a commonly available herbicide seen across North India. Although commonly used as a herbicide, instances of its poisoning and toxicity remain rare and survival rates among reported cases are small. Ingestion of this compound remains a diagnostic challenge due to the overlap of symptoms with Organophosphorus poisoning. Although the presentation might remain similar, treatment modalities and outcomes vary. A search of case reports available revealed the highly toxic nature of the compound with reports indicating pulmonary, renal and neurological side effects [1]. We here report of a 17-year-old female who presented with ingestion of an unknown poison that was initially treated as a case of Organophosphorus poisoning but eventually turned out to be 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid poisoning. The overlap of certain presenting symptoms and lack of awareness of ingested substance led to the initial therapeutic dilemma. This case was managed symptomatically and a trial of forced alkaline diuresis was carried out.
Keywords: Poisoning, Organophosphorous, 2, 4-D (ethyl ester), Alkaline diuresis
How to Cite?: Dr. Aditya M. S, Dr. Ravleen Kaur, Dr. Navendu Chaudhary, Dr. Anju, Dr Shreya Sharma, "A Case of 2, 4-D (Ethyl Ester) Poisoning Presenting Similar to Organophosphorus Poisoning - A Diagnostic Challenge", Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1372-1373, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23607230005, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23607230005