Abstract
Dieffenbachia is a tropical ornamental houseplant. It has ocular, dermal and gastrointestinal toxic effects. A 3-year-old was boy admitted to the emergency department with respiratory distress after he had bitten a dieffenbachia leaf. His symptoms regressed after steroid and antihistaminic therapy. Some ornamental houseplants have toxic effects and may cause serious complications especially in children.
| Translated title of the contribution | Green dangers at home: "Dieffenbachia intoxication" |
|---|---|
| Original language | Turkish |
| Pages (from-to) | 51-52 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Gazi Medical Journal |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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