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[Lepiota bruneoincarnata fatal intoxication].

A Puig Hernández1, C Chumillas Córdoba, J Camprodón Calveras

  • 1Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital General, Castellón.

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|November 22, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Mushroom poisoning, though rare, increases in autumn. This report details a severe Lepiota bruneoincarnata poisoning case in a family, highlighting its dangerous hepatic effects and potential fatality.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Mycology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Mushroom poisoning incidence escalates during autumn.
  • The severity of certain mushroom intoxications necessitates ongoing medical review.
  • Lepiota bruneoincarnata is a dangerously toxic mushroom species.

Observation:

  • Two family members presented with severe poisoning symptoms after consuming Lepiota bruneoincarnata.
  • Both patients experienced significant visceral involvement, particularly affecting the liver.
  • One patient succumbed to the intoxication, indicating a high fatality rate.

Findings:

  • Intoxication by Lepiota bruneoincarnata can lead to severe hepatic damage.
  • The clinical presentation shares similarities with Amanita phalloides poisoning.

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  • This case underscores the critical need for accurate mushroom identification and prompt medical intervention.

    • Implications:

    • Increased awareness and education regarding toxic mushroom identification are crucial, especially during peak seasons.
    • The severe hepatotoxicity observed warrants further research into treatment strategies for Lepiota bruneoincarnata poisoning.
    • Healthcare providers should consider Lepiota bruneoincarnata in differential diagnoses for acute liver failure following mushroom ingestion.