Citation

Kundavaram PP, Majumdar S, Das S. Toxicol. Int. 2013; 20(2): 192-193.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine 4, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Society of Toxicology India)

DOI

10.4103/0971-6580.117272

PMID

24082515

PMCID

PMC3783688

Abstract

Organophosphate (OP) compounds are commonly ingested with the intention of deliberate self-harm. Parenteral route of OP compound exposure is an uncommon yet significant source of toxicity. Deliberate injections via intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes and accidental dermal absorption due to occupational exposure have been described earlier. We report an unusual case of intentional insecticide poisoning by pouring the OP compound into both ears. This was successfully treated with aural irrigation using normal saline and prompt administration of the antidote.

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