A case describes the effect of succimer in improving outcomes from acute copper poisoning, suggesting potential benefit for future cases.
There is limited evidence surrounding chelation therapy in acute copper poisoning. We describe a case of a patient who clinically improved while receiving aggressive supportive care and associated succimer monotherapy after acute ingestion of a copper compound.
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