Eichler HG, Hruby K, Katschnig MJ, Leinzinger P
[Accidental fatal formaldehyde poisoning]. [Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article]
Wien Klin Wochenschr 1983 Apr 1; 95(7):243-5.
A previously healthy man accidentally swallowed 20 to 50 ml of Formalin (25%). Relevant clinical findings after the accident were: severe metabolic acidosis, severe disseminated intravascular coagulation and renal failure. He died 7 hours after formaldehyde ingestion-presumably from toxic pulmonary oedema. Relevant post-mortem findings were: massive pulmonary damage (toxic oedema), leather-like thickening of the gastric wall and multiple subendocardial haemorrhages. The treatment of formaldehyde poisoning is briefly discussed.
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