Key result
A 19-year-old male with undisclosed aluminum phosphide poisoning presented with a Brugada ECG pattern and refractory shock, ultimately progressing to cardiac arrest and death on day three.
Why the study?
Aluminum phosphide poisoning is a major cause of mortality, often presenting with non-specific symptoms that complicate diagnosis.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Aluminum phosphide poisoning can present with Brugada-pattern ECG abnormalities and rapid progression to cardiac arrest, requiring high clinical suspicion even when patients deny ingestion.
Maintain high suspicion for AlP poisoning despite denial; this case leaves open optimal early intervention strategies.
BACKGROUND: Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a major cause of mortality, often presenting with non-specific symptoms that complicate diagnosis. CASE: A 19-year-old male presented with vomiting, abdominal pain, hypotension, and ECG abnormalities. He initially denied ingestion, delaying treatment. Despite supportive care, he progressed to cardiac arrest and death. CONCLUSION: This case illustrates the diagnostic challenges of AlP poisoning and underscores the need for early suspicion and intervention to improve patient outcomes.
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Sadeq et al. (2025) conducted a case report in Aluminum phosphide poisoning (n=1). Aluminum phosphide was evaluated on Clinical outcome (mortality). A 19-year-old male with undisclosed aluminum phosphide poisoning presented with a Brugada ECG pattern and refractory shock, ultimately progressing to cardiac arrest and death on day three.
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