A case of ricin poisoning following ingestion of Korean castor bean. Issue 4 (23rd March 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lim, H; Kim, H J; Cho, Y S
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 26:Issue 4(2009)
• Page Start: 301
• Page End: 302
• Publication Date: 2009-03-23
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2007.055368
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Ricin is a member of a group of protein toxins whose cytosolic target is the 28S rRNA of the 60S ribosomal subunit. It was recently introduced as a weapon of terrorism in some countries. There is little evidence about the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of ricin poisoning. The case history is reported of a patient with ricin poisoning who presented with nausea and vomiting following ingestion of Korean castor bean.