Citation

Jayaprasad S, Metikurke V. Indian J. Psychol. Med. 2013; 35(1): 98-100.

Affiliation

Department of Dermatology, MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Indian Psychiatric Society, South Zone, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0253-7176.112219

PMID

23833353

Abstract

Kerosene is refined oil belonging to the hydrocarbon group of compounds, available for domestic use in developing countries. Poisoning is due to inhalation, ingestion of kerosene. We report a rare case of attempted suicide by means of intravenous injection of kerosene. It has a devastating effect and it is important to initiate active and immediate surgical intervention. Psychotherapy should also be an integral part of the management.

Language: en