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Acute Diquat Poisoning Manifesting as Acute Rhabdomyolysis: A Case Report

1Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Public Health, and West China Hosp 4, Sichuan University, No.18, Sect 3, South Renmin Rd, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, PR China


American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2022, Vol. 10 No. 9, 227-229
DOI: 10.12691/ajmcr-10-9-4
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Shizhao Xiang, Yu Du. Acute Diquat Poisoning Manifesting as Acute Rhabdomyolysis: A Case Report. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2022; 10(9):227-229. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-10-9-4.

Correspondence to: Shizhao  Xiang, Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Public Health, and West China Hosp 4, Sichuan University, No.18, Sect 3, South Renmin Rd, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, PR China. Email: shizhao_8@scu.edu.cn

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis caused by diquat is relatively rare. We herein report a case of acute diquat poisoning resulting in acute rhabdomyolysis. A 22-year-old female with anuria presented to the emergency department after intentional ingestion of a commercial herbicide containing diquat 100ml three days later. Acute rhabdomyolysis is the earliest manifestation. First-aid measures including gastric lavage, urine alkalinization, hemoperfusion and continuous renal replacement therapy were performed. After 15 days of hospitalization, she got a comprehensive rehabilitation and was discharged. Diquat intoxication should be suspected in patient presenting an acute rhabdomyolysis. The characteristics of diquat intoxication are complex. Diquat should undergo strict management.

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