Mulkareddy V, Sokach C, Bucklew E, Bukari A, Sidlak A, Harrold IM, Pizon A, Reis S. Colchicine Toxicity: The Fatal Masquerader.
JACC Case Rep 2020;
2:678-680. [PMID:
34317321 PMCID:
PMC8298785 DOI:
10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.02.014]
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Abstract
Colchicine toxicity results in fatal multiorgan failure. We present a case of colchicine toxicity resulting in transient biventricular failure and cardiogenic shock that were successfully treated with packed red blood cell exchange. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
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