Hallazgos en imágenes de tórax en una intoxicación aguda con paraquat: reporte de un caso

Abstract

Paraquat is an herbicide widely used for weed control in Chile. Its intake determines a high pro- bability of mortality because of its inherent toxicity through the production of free radicals. Multiple organs are affected, mainly the lungs; to this is added the lack of effective treatment. We present the clinical case of an 18-year-old man who in a suicidal attempt swallows 50 mL of paraquat (200 g/L), with a fatal outcome. The clinical presentation depends on the amount of Paraquat ingested. Radiological findings described vary according to the temporality of the condition and could even determine the prognosis