| Suicide by xylene ingestion. A case report and review of literature. | |
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PMID: 3799567 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 27-year-old male committed suicide by ingestion of a large quantity of xylene. The presence of xylene in the tissues of the victim was confirmed by chromatographic and spectrometric techniques. High levels of xylene were detected in blood (11 mg/dl), gastric contents (880 mg/dl), and duodenal contents (3,300 mg/dl). Histological examination of the lungs showed severe congestion and acute pulmonary edema. Review of the relevant literature is presented. |
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Authors:
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S Abu Al Ragheb; A S Salhab; S S Amr |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology Volume: 7 ISSN: 0195-7910 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Forensic Med Pathol Publication Date: 1986 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-02-17 Completed Date: 1987-02-17 Revised Date: 2011-02-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8108948 Medline TA: Am J Forensic Med Pathol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 327-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Chromatography, Gas Humans Male Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced Suicide* Xylenes / poisoning* |
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0/Xylenes |
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