| Fatal strychnine poisoning--a case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 4067548 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A typical case of suicidal strychnine poisoning by a rodenticide is presented. The forceful muscular convulsions were accompanied by a clear sensorium. Pathological findings consisted of an early onset of postmortem rigidity and microscopic hemorrhages with minimal degenerative neuronal changes in the spinal cord. The highest tissue concentrations of strychnine were found in the bile and liver. The pathophysiology and epidemiology of strychnine poisoning is reviewed and discussed in context. |
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Authors:
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J A Perper |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of forensic sciences Volume: 30 ISSN: 0022-1198 ISO Abbreviation: J. Forensic Sci. Publication Date: 1985 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-01-09 Completed Date: 1986-01-09 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375370 Medline TA: J Forensic Sci Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1248-55 Citation Subset: IM |
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Humans Male Middle Aged Seizures / chemically induced Spinal Cord / drug effects, pathology Strychnine / metabolism, poisoning* Suicide / legislation & jurisprudence* Tissue Distribution |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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57-24-9/Strychnine |
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