Eating seeds from the 'be still' tree, yet having lucky nut poisoning: A case of acute yellow oleander poisoning

Emilio Fentanes

doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-200392

Eating seeds from the 'be still' tree, yet having lucky nut poisoning: A case of acute yellow oleander poisoning

Emilio Fentanes^*

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A 25-year-old woman was evaluated and treated for ingestion of Thevetia peruviana seeds and flower petals - a natural digoxin cross reacting cardinolide - with intent to cause self-harm. The following case report provides the clinical presentation, treatment and management of acute yellow oleander poisoning.

Original language	English
Journal	BMJ Case Reports
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2013-200392
State	Published - 4 Jun 2014
Externally published	Yes

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Eating seeds from the 'be still' tree, yet having lucky nut poisoning: A case of acute yellow oleander poisoning

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