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Spontaneous hemoperitoneum from brodifacoum overdose

B W Morgan1, C Tomaszewski, I Rotker

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Poison Center, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Brodifacoum, a potent rodenticide, can cause severe bleeding. This case highlights spontaneous hemoperitoneum, successfully treated with blood products and prolonged vitamin K1 therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Hematology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Brodifacoum, a 4-hydroxycoumarin derivative, is a widely used rodenticide.
  • Human exposure can lead to severe coagulopathies, including bleeding and fatalities.

Observation:

  • This report details the first instance of spontaneous hemoperitoneum following brodifacoum ingestion.
  • The patient presented with severe internal bleeding without apparent trauma.

Findings:

  • Successful management was achieved using fresh frozen plasma, packed red blood cells, and vitamin K1.
  • No surgical intervention was necessary for this patient.
  • Prolonged daily vitamin K1 therapy exceeding six months was required for full recovery.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the potential for rare but life-threatening gastrointestinal complications from brodifacoum exposure.
  • Highlights the critical role of timely hematological support and extended vitamin K1 treatment in managing severe brodifacoum toxicity.
  • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness among healthcare professionals regarding the extended treatment duration for brodifacoum-induced coagulopathy.