Literature DB >> 6143508

Death from ipecac intoxication in a patient with anorexia nervosa.

E J Friedman.   

Abstract

A patient with anorexia nervosa developed a fatal cardiomyopathy due to ipecac intoxication. Prodromal signs and symptoms included generalized muscle weakness, dysphagia, and severe palpitations. Autopsy revealed pathological changes in the heart and skeletal muscles.

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Year:  1984        PMID： 6143508     DOI： 10.1176/ajp.141.5.702

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Psychiatry        ISSN： 0002-953X            Impact factor:   18.112


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