[Poisoning with the brown roll-rim mushroom, Paxillus involutus]

Ugeskr Laeger. 1991 Feb 4;153(6):445.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Brown Roll-Rim (Paxillus involutus) is a dangerous poisonous mushroom with symptoms of poisoning which occur a few hours after consumption. Repeated consumption may cause sensitization to a heat-stable toxin, resulting in haemolysis which may be of all degrees. In addition, severe gastrointestinal symptoms may be due to a heat-instable toxin. In cases with immune haemolysis, treatment consists of corticosteroid and possibly plasmapheresis and symptomatic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mushroom Poisoning / etiology*
  • Mushroom Poisoning / immunology
  • Mushroom Poisoning / therapy