Laryngeal Edema Following Ingestion of Glyphosate Potassium Salt
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Open Access
- 30 September 2026
- journal article
- case image
- Published by Wiley in Clinical Case Reports
- Vol. 14 (10) , e73671
Abstract
Although glyphosate potassium salt formulations are considered less systemically toxic, they can cause direct upper airway mucosal injury, leading to severe laryngeal edema. Hoarseness after ingestion should prompt early laryngeal evaluation for impending airway compromise.Keywords
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