Citation

Garg VK, Verma R, Simatwal NK. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2014; 8(1): 240-242.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.5958/j.0973-9130.8.1.051

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Deaths from corrosive substances are uncommon in day-to-day medicolegal practice. We report a case of death due to ingestion of sulphuric acid with history of depression and previous suicidal attempt. He was provisionally diagnosed of acid ingestion but there was no history either from patient or from his relatives. Guidance and education are important preventive tools, but the best approach is to restrict access to corrosive agents, by prohibiting their free commercialization. © 2014, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; male; autopsy; cause of death; suicide attempt; human tissue; ingestion; poison; laboratory diagnosis; caustic burn; sulfuric acid; stomach perforation; Article; cheilitis; mucosa inflammation; liver congestion; rigor mortis; Chalky white teeth; Corrosive acid; Trickling lines; Utensil-cleansing business