J Korean Pediatr Soc.
1977 Jan;20(1):65-67.
A Case Report of Gingko Linne Fruits Intoxication
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of pediatrics, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
- A case of acute Gingko poisoning in a year and 7 months old boy was presented. The patient manifested vomiting and tonic convulsive seizure after 2 hours of Gingko ingestion and followed by sensory disturbance, miosis, positive Babinski sign, leukocytosis and increased CSF pressure. Patient recovered 3 days later with symptomatic treatment such as anticonvulsanr and parenteral fluid administration. The authors report the case with review of prtinent literature.
