Propanil Poisoning and Toxin-Induced Methaemoglubinemia.

Propanil is a pesticide with medium to low toxicity for mammals, but heavy ingestion of the poison can produce significant clinical manifestation. However, it has been reported rarely worldwide. Case report: A 15year old girl ingested propanil in a suicide attempt. The patient developed methaemoglobinemia, respiratory distress and decreased level of consciousness which needs intubation and paediatric intensive unit management. Since the mechanisms responsible for the clinical manifestation of propanil are tissue hypoxia and methaemoglobinemia, the diagnosis and treatment of them could be lifesaving for the patient.