Injection of Paraquat in the Neck: A Rare Complicated Case Report

• Published in: Advanced biomedical research Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 32
• Main Authors: Mansouri, Vahid, Rostamian, Alireza, Bemanalizadeh, Maryam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01-01-2021; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Case Report; complications; hemodialysis; injection; paraquat; hemodialysis; paraquat; Complications; injection
• ISSN: 2277-9175; 2277-9175
• DOI: 10.4103/abr.abr_236_20

Paraquat is a highly toxic compound and a widely used herbicide that causes serious morbidity and mortality. The most well-known route of poisoning is oral ingestion, whereas parenteral injection of paraquat is individually uncommon. We present a case who injected paraquat in his neck in an attempt to commit suicide. His general condition got worsened gradually over 3 days. He received early hemodialysis in 4 h after self-injection and then supportive treatment in intensive care unit. Early hemodialysis helped him survive, but during hospitalization, some rare complications occurred, and unfortunately, he died after 3 months. Despite the high-risk route of poisoning, the patient survived for 3 months. Our patient was protected from renal and hepatic damage may be because of early hemodialysis but suffered from central nervous system and pulmonary damage.