Dermatitis and conjunctivitis resulting from the sap of Euphorbia myrsinites

被引：12

作者：

Eberle, MM ^{[1
]}

Erb, C ^{[1
]}

Flammer, J ^{[1
]}

Meyer, P ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Basel, Augenklin, CH-4012 Basel, Switzerland

来源：

KLINISCHE MONATSBLATTER FUR AUGENHEILKUNDE | 1999年 / 215卷 / 03期

关键词：

sap of euphorbiaceae; toxic conjunctivitis;

D O I：

10.1055/s-2008-1034700

中图分类号：

R77 [眼科学];

学科分类号：

100212 ;

摘要：

Background. Fresh sap of euphorbiaceae leads to a toxic burn of the skin and the eyes. Since years the sap of euphorbiaceae has been used in the treatment of different kinds of verrucas. Patients. After contact with the sap of Euphorbia myrsinites three children developped a toxic dermatitis. In addition, the youngest girl showed a conjunctivitis and an occlusion of the right eye. Phorbolesters are considered to be responsible for the toxicity of the euphorbiaceae. All three children have resulted in a restitutio ad integrum. Conclusion. This case report is demonstrating the danger of toxic burn of this kind of plant.

引用

页码：203 / 204

页数：2

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