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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. S. N. Medical
College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Source
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 8, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 240-242
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