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ORPHA:466670Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome
What it is
A rare intoxication characterized by onset of toxic manifestations within seconds to hours - depending on the route, duration, dosage, and source of exposure - after inhalation of volatile cyanides (especially from fire smoke), ingestion of cyanide (including use of certain medications) or contact with the skin or mucous membranes. In severe cases following inhalation, signs of hyperventilation appear within seconds or minutes and are followed by loss of consciousness with convulsions and ultimately cardiovascular collapse and/or respiratory arrest. Other clinical signs include dizziness, weakness, palpitations, and anxiety, followed by dyspnea, pulmonary edema, confusion, ataxia, and paralysis.
Key facts
- Age of onset
- All ages
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome
ICD-10 codes
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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