Clinical presentation of Euphorbiaceae species injuries

Injuries due to contact with the sap of Euphorbiaceae species include:

• ocular exposure—corrosive corneal injury with immediate pain, redness and lacrimation; delayed visual loss. Complete resolution of symptoms and signs usually occurs within 1 to 2 weeks, but cases of permanent corneal damage have been reported
• dermal exposure—intense burning, redness, blistering
• oral exposure—burns to the lips, tongue and mouth; hypersalivation; vomiting.