Journal Published Online: 01 July 1982
Volume 27, Issue 3

Phenol Poisoning: Three Fatal Cases

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Phenol poisoning, although less common now than in the early part of this century, still occurs. The fatal cases discussed include the ingestion and percutaneous absorption of phenol. Death appeared to be the result of central nervous system toxicity and respiratory failure, the common autopsy finding being pulmonary edema. Blood concentrations of phenol were determined in two cases.

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Soares, ER
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Tift, JP
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Chapel Hill, NC
Pages: 3
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Stock #: JFS12184J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12184J