An Unusual Case of Fatal Suicidal Nitric Acid Ingestion

Authors

  • Rodrigues EJ*
  • Kantak MP**
  • Banaulikar SS*

Keywords:

Nitric acid, Xanthoproteic reaction, Gastric perforation

Abstract

An unusual case of suicidal nitric acid ingestion is being reported in a 24 year-old factory worker, with classical postmortem features of xanthoproteic reaction and necrotic perforation of stomach.

Published Date

07-Jul-2009

Issue

Vol.05 Issue No.02 (2009): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles