Acute Toxic Effects of Areca Nut on Central Nervous System and Liver: A Case Report

Overview

Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2023 Oct 9

PMID 37808574

Authors

Seyede Maryam Mahdavi Mortazavi

Maryam Ataollahi

Amirali Mashhadiagha

Seyed Ali Moosavi

Reze Moshfeghinia

Marzieh Soheili

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Abstract

Areca nut (AN) is an addictive substance widely used in different world regions. There are several side effects associated with the use of AN, which have already been reported. However, the reports on hepatotoxicity of AN are sporadic and non-conclusive. In the present case report, we investigated the hepatotoxicity of AN in a four-year-old Iranian girl who was transferred to our medical center with abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and other symptoms such as hematuria, decreased mental status, multiple seizure episodes. After a comprehensive evaluation, it was concluded that these signs and symptoms were all attributed to AN consumption, which was given by her mother to control diarrhea. Eventually, the patient medical conditions were managed successfully, and she survived by intense medical care. In conclusion, we suggest AN should be considered a potential hepatotoxic agent.

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