Poisoning with Organochlorine Insecticide in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Department of Toxicology, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza Branch, Isfahan, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Clinical Toxicology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Intentional poisoning in pregnant women is not common in our society. In this paper, we report a case of pesticide poisoning in a pregnant woman.Case Report: A 36-year-old housewife with 24 weeks pregnancy following ingestion of pesticide presented with low level of consciousness, tachycardia, and vomiting and was diagnosed as insecticide poisoning. 20 minutes after the arrival generalized tonic-colnic seizure and cyanosis was occurred. She recovered with supportive cares. Because of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding she was referred to the gynecology department. The mother was discharged with good general condition, and due to suicide attempt underwent psychiatric consultation. However premature infant died after 25 days living in the incubator.Conclusion: Pesticides poisoning, especially in a suicide attempt can be dangerous for mother and fetus.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 34, Issue 381 - Serial Number 381
March and April 2016
Pages 491-495

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  • Receive Date: 25 January 2016
  • Revise Date: 29 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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