The Deceptive Mushroom: Accidental Amanita muscaria Poisoning.
Francesca Irene Rampolli, Premila Kamler, Claudio Carnevale Carlino, Francesca Bedussi
European journal of case reports in internal medicine 2021 DOI: 10.12890/2021_002212 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Clinical case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient who fell into a coma after accidental Amanita muscaria poisoning |
| Duration | Four days after consumption |
| Keywords | Amanita muscaria Coma Ibotenic acid Muscimol Accidental poisoning This mushroom Neurotoxins Intoxications Patient Case Full recovery Discharge Rapid treatment Quick diagnosis Positive outcomes |
| Citations | 27 |
| Key findings | Rapid identification of Amanita muscaria allowed regression of symptoms and discharge from the hospital on the fourth day after consumption. |
Abstract
Amanita muscaria is considered to be one of the most remarkable and beautiful mushrooms. It has a red or orange cap covered with small white plaques and its distinctive appearance makes accidental and severe intoxication very rare. Its consumption is sometimes used as a means of suicide or it can be consumed for its psychedelic effects, and in some cases, it can be mistaken for edible species. In this paper, we will discuss a patient who fell into a coma after accidental Amanita muscaria poisoning. Rapid identification of the mushroom allowed the regression of symptoms and discharge from the hospital on the fourth day after consumption. Amanita muscaria is one of the most remarkable mushrooms for its distinctive appearance, but sometimes it can be mistaken for edible species.Amanita muscaria is a highly poisonous mushroom; the primary effects usually involve the central nervous system, and in severe poisoning, symptoms may manifest with coma and in rare cases lead to death.The rapid and correct identification of this mushroom is important for optimal risk assessment and in order to prescribe the best therapy.