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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) following seizures is rare.
  • Rhabdomyolysis is a known complication of seizures.
  • Pesticide ingestion can lead to severe systemic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of pesticide-induced seizures, rhabdomyolysis, and AKI.
  • To identify the specific pesticide responsible for the adverse events.
  • To highlight the mechanism of endrin-induced renal injury.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of two family members with similar symptoms after consuming contaminated food.
  • Clinical diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis supported by elevated serum creatinine phosphokinase.
  • Toxicological screening to identify the causative agent.
  • Treatment with hemodialysis.

Main Results:

  • Both patients developed seizures, rhabdomyolysis, and AKI after ingesting endrin-contaminated food.
  • Elevated serum creatinine phosphokinase confirmed rhabdomyolysis.
  • Hemodialysis resulted in rapid and complete recovery.
  • Toxicological analysis identified endrin as the causative pesticide.

Conclusions:

  • Endrin poisoning can precipitate seizures, rhabdomyolysis, and subsequent AKI.
  • Mechanisms of endrin-induced renal injury include tubular damage and impaired blood flow.
  • This case underscores the critical need for identifying environmental toxins in cases of unexplained AKI and seizures.