ldquo;Tail of newtrdquo;colon; An unusual ingestion

摘要

Unusual and exotic animals are increasingly popular pets. Both pet owners and physicians should be aware that some of these animals are either toxic or venomous. This report discusses the issues surrounding the case of a toddler who ingested a portion of the tail of an Oregon Rough Skinned Newt. Neither the family nor the physicians from whom the family initially sought advice were aware that the animalrsquo;s tissues contain tetrodotoxin. The symptoms and management of tetrodotoxin poisoning are discussed.