Erythema Multiforme-like Eruptions Caused by Accidental Exposure to Glufosinate Ammonium.
- Author:
Sang Don YOON
1
;
Kyu Suk LEE
;
Jae We CHO
Author Information
1. Deparment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Erythema multiforme;
Glufosinate ammonium
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Ammonium Compounds*;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Diarrhea;
Erythema Multiforme;
Erythema*;
Humans;
Intestinal Mucosa;
Korea;
Paraquat;
Seizures;
Vomiting
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2014;52(11):809-812
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Glufosinate ammonium herbicide is a nonselective herbicide used worldwide because it is less toxic than paraquat. Acute glufosinate ammonium intoxications manifest as injuries of the intestinal mucosa, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, respiratory distress, and death resulting from human abuse. We present a case of irritant contact dermatitis on the back caused by accidental exposure to glufosinate ammonium and followed by erythema multiforme-like eruptions without systemic intoxication, which has not been documented previously in Korea.
