Acute Diquat Poisoning Manifesting as Acute Rhabdomyolysis: A Case Report

Shizhao Xiang^1, and Yu Du¹

¹Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Public Health, and West China Hosp 4, Sichuan University, No.18, Sect 3, South Renmin Rd, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, PR China

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Shizhao Xiang and Yu Du. Acute Diquat Poisoning Manifesting as Acute Rhabdomyolysis: A Case Report. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2022; 10(9):227-229. doi: 10.12691/AJMCR-10-9-4

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis caused by diquat is relatively rare. We herein report a case of acute diquat poisoning resulting in acute rhabdomyolysis. A 22-year-old female with anuria presented to the emergency department after intentional ingestion of a commercial herbicide containing diquat 100ml three days later. Acute rhabdomyolysis is the earliest manifestation. First-aid measures including gastric lavage, urine alkalinization, hemoperfusion and continuous renal replacement therapy were performed. After 15 days of hospitalization, she got a comprehensive rehabilitation and was discharged. Diquat intoxication should be suspected in patient presenting an acute rhabdomyolysis. The characteristics of diquat intoxication are complex. Diquat should undergo strict management.

Keywords

diquat poisoning, rhabdomyolysis

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