Gastric injury following copper sulfate ingestion

Pediatr Emerg Care. 1999 Dec;15(6):429-31. doi: 10.1097/00006565-199912000-00017.

Abstract

We report the presentation and management of a 25-month-old with copper sulfate ingestion. The child suffered a gastric mucosal burn, but had no evidence of systemic copper toxicity and experienced full recovery with conservative medical management. A literature review of copper sulfate poisoning is provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Burns, Chemical / diagnosis
  • Burns, Chemical / etiology*
  • Burns, Chemical / therapy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Copper Sulfate / poisoning*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Gastric Mucosa / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Poisoning / complications
  • Poisoning / therapy
  • Stomach / injuries*

Substances

  • Copper Sulfate