Treatment of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) poisoning; A case study

Background: 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-d) is an herbicide in chlorophenoxy group that use as a weed killer. acute poisoning with 2,4-d may be fatal in large ingestion. there is no specific antidote for 2,4-d herbicide poisoning. we report here a case of 2,4-d toxicity with rhabdomyolysis. case report: in this case study we present a case of intentional consumption of 2,4-d herbicide with main gastrointestinal complain that became toward rhabdomyolysis and liver damage during hospital course. successful treatment with sodium bicarbonate and other conservative therapies was performed. conclusion: in cases of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid poisoning,rhabdomyolysis should be in mind and an alkaline diuresis can increase herbicide elimination as well as treatment of rhabdomyolysis should be considered. © 2014 forensic medicine and toxicology department.