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Acute copper intoxication. Pathophysiology and therapy with a case report

F M Walsh, F J Crosson, M Bayley

    American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
    |February 1, 1977
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    This case study details a child

    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Pediatrics
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Copper is an essential trace element vital for various physiological processes.
    • Improper copper metabolism can lead to toxicity, affecting multiple organ systems.
    • Cupric sulfate poisoning is a rare but serious condition in children.

    Observation:

    • A pediatric case of severe cupric sulfate intoxication is presented.
    • The child exhibited extremely high serum copper levels (1,650 mug/100 ml).
    • Clinical manifestations included hemolytic anemia and renal tubular damage.

    Findings:

    • Cupric sulfate intoxication can cause significant hematological and renal complications.
    • The pathophysiology involves disruption of normal copper metabolism pathways.

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  • Prompt medical intervention is crucial for managing copper toxicity.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the critical need for accurate diagnosis and management of pediatric heavy metal poisoning.
    • Emphasizes the importance of understanding copper metabolism in toxicological scenarios.
    • Informs therapeutic strategies, favoring chelating agents like dimercaprol (BAL) and edetic acid for acute copper poisoning over penicillamine.