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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025

Pediatric ricin toxicity from castor seed ingestion: a case report from Nepal.

Zenith Rauniyar, Trinity Thapa, Umesh Thapa, Ram Sharan Shrestha

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Zenith RauniyarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Methinkot Hospital, Kavre, Bagmati, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2829-2343
Trinity ThapaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Himal Hospital P. Ltd, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9783-7760
Umesh ThapaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Methinkot Hospital, Kavre, Bagmati, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7131-269X
Ram Sharan ShresthaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Methinkot Hospital, Kavre, Bagmati, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3860-6553

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The castor oil plant ( Case presentation: We report a case of ricin toxicity in a 6-year-old boy following castor seed ingestion in Nepal. The patient presented with gastrointestinal symptoms, which necessitated prompt evaluation and supportive management in a resource-limited setting. Discussion: This case illustrates the diagnostic dilemma of plant toxin ingestion in children, the effectiveness of basic supportive care despite the absence of specific antidotes, and the emerging role of rapid diagnostic tools in facilitating early detection and resolving the diagnostic uncertainty. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the risks of ricin poisoning in children and emphasizes the need for greater public awareness and improved healthcare preparedness in regions where castor oil plants are endemic.

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pediatric toxicologyplant toxinricin toxicityRicinus communis

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