Euphorbia Pulcherrima (Poinsettia)
Botany
- Spurge Plant: produces irritating white milky sap (latex)
- Spurge is derived from the Middle English/Old French espurge (“to purge”): plant’s sap was historically used as a purgative
Clinical Manifestations-Skin/Mucosal Exposure to Sap
Dermatologic Manifestations
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis (see Contact Dermatitis, [[Contact Dermatitis]]): with sap contact to skin
Opthalmologic Manifestations
- Ocular Irritation/Temporary Blindness: with ocular exposure to sap
Clinical Manifestations-Ingestion
Gastroenterologic Manifestations
- Diarrhea (see Diarrhea, [[Diarrhea]]): with ingestion of plant
- Vomiting (see Nausea and Vomiting, [[Nausea and Vomiting]]): with ingestion of plant
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