TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1993//
TI  - Acute benzene poisoning: a report of three fatalities
JO  - Journal of forensic sciences
A1  - Avis, S. P.
A1  - Hutton, C. J.
SP  - 599
EP  - 602
VL  - 38
IS  - 3
N2  - The toxicity of benzene is well established, particularly its chronic effects on the hematopoietic system and its role as a carcinogen. Acute effects are known but less well documented. This case report describes three cases of acute benzene poisoning resulting from an industrial accident aboard a chemical cargo ship. Complete autopsies were performed on all three victims, who showed evidence of cutaneous, respiratory and cerebral injury. In addition, body fluids, brain, body fat, liver and lung were analyzed for benzene, levels of which were consistent with the lipid soluble nature of benzene, although body fat showed better correlation with blood levels than brain, liver or bile.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-1198
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -