Accidental colchicine poisoning with fatal outcome after ingestion of meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale L.) - Report of autopsy case

Accidental colchicine poisoning with fatal outcome after ingestion of meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale L.) - Report of autopsy case

Introduction. Meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale L.) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lily family (Liliacea). It is similar to the edible wild garlic (Allium ursinum L.). Toxic substance in meadow saffron is alkaloid colchicine. Colchicine poisoning is a very dangerous condition whi...

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Main Authors: Danilović Miloš, Isailović Jelena, Aleksić Ivan, Džambas Jelena, Marinković Nadica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2020-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
poisoning
colchicine
plants, toxic
multiple organ failure
death
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2020/0042-84501900034D.pdf

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