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Corrosive Acid- An Uncommon Suicidal Poison


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1 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
2 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
     

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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.

Keywords

Chalky White Teeth, Trickling Lines, Corrosive Acid, Utensil-Cleansing Business
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Vinod Kumar Garg
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Naveen Kumar Simatwal
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

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.

Keywords


Chalky White Teeth, Trickling Lines, Corrosive Acid, Utensil-Cleansing Business