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- Title
Acute toxic effects of areca nut on central nervous system and liver: A case report.
- Authors
Mahdavi Mortazavi, Seyede Maryam; Ataollahi, Maryam; Mashhadiagha, Amirali; Moosavi, Seyed Ali; Moshfeghinia, Reze; Soheili, Marzieh
- Abstract
Key Clinical Message: Areca nut (AN) is an addictive substance widely used in different world regions. There are several side effects associated with the use of AN, which have already been reported. However, the reports on hepatotoxicity of AN are sporadic and non‐conclusive. In the present case report, we investigated the hepatotoxicity of AN in a four‐year‐old Iranian girl who was transferred to our medical center with abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and other symptoms such as hematuria, decreased mental status, multiple seizure episodes. After a comprehensive evaluation, it was concluded that these signs and symptoms were all attributed to AN consumption, which was given by her mother to control diarrhea. Eventually, the patient medical conditions were managed successfully, and she survived by intense medical care. In conclusion, we suggest AN should be considered a potential hepatotoxic agent.
- Subjects
POISONS; BETEL nut; CENTRAL nervous system; MEDICAL care; SYMPTOMS; EPILEPSY
- Publication
Clinical Case Reports, 2023, Vol 11, Issue 10, p1
- ISSN
2050-0904
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1002/ccr3.7976