JIST

Abstract

Background: Cresylic acid and tributyltin oxide (TBTO) are prevalent industrial compounds utilized in household biocides and disinfectants. Oral intake, particularly when coupled, can result in significant systemic toxicity, even though human exposure often occurs through inhalation or dermal routes.

Case Presentation: A 19-year-old woman from rural India intentionally ingested a disinfectant that contained TBTO and cresylic acid, which caused multiple organ poisoning in an unusual case. She responded to supportive therapy and eventually made a complete recovery.

Conclusions: This case emphasizes the possibly life-threatening risks associated with exposure to phenolic,and organotin compounds and highlights the value of early supportive treatment and careful supervision. Because there isn't a lot of information on co-ingestion in humans, clinicians should treat such poisonings as if they were novel exposures.