Delayed presentation of intermediate syndrome in a patient with organophosphorus poisoning: A case report

Abstract

Acute organophosphorus poisoning is the most common cause of deliberate self- poisoning in rural regions of developing countries [1] with a spectrum of presentation depending of the type, degree of exposure and strength of the chemical compound involved. The effects are categorised into acute, delayed and late presentations. Here, we discuss about the delayed presentation of intermediate syndrome in a 42-year-old man who was treated for self- poisoning with organophosphorus pesticide 13 days before his presentation to our ED.