A trial investigating the symptoms related to pine nut syndrome.

摘要: During the last few years, thousands of cases pine nut-related dysgeusia have been reported. The symptoms involved are predominantly related to taste disturbances such as a constant bitter or metallic taste. disturbance has reported occur 1–2 days after ingestion nuts from species Pinus armandii. This paper describes small trial where six volunteers consumed eight suspected cause dysgeusia. Incubation periods, and their duration were recorded. showed that all subjects had developed Four out experienced classical ingestion. Two minor dryness sensation enlarged tonsils. After disappearance symptoms, laboratory tests determined originate P. A follow-up conversation with 1 year no recurrent symptoms.