Chlorophyllum molybdites-severe mushroom poisoning in a child

Abstract

Mushroom poisoning by Chlorophyllum molybdites, a gastrointestinal irritant, has been reported in the medical and botanical literature since 1900 (1-5). The symptoms vary in severity and consist of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. These symptoms usually occur within three hours after ingestion and spontaneously resolve without medical treatment. We report the case of a child who presented in hypovolemic shock after ingesting a mushroom that is usually considered to produce a benign gastrointestinal illness.