Post-mortem CT findings following intentional ingestion of mercuric chloride

Morio Iino; Christopher J. O'Donnell; Michael P. Burke

doi:10.1016/j.legalmed.2008.12.001

Post-mortem CT findings following intentional ingestion of mercuric chloride

Morio Iino, Christopher J. O'Donnell, Michael P. Burke

Department of Legal Medicine

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Abstract

Mercury is known to be associated with both acute and chronic poisoning. A 36-year-old man intentionally ingested mercuric chloride (HgCl₂) and died within 24 h. Post-mortem CT images showed oral, esophageal and gastric wall hyperdense "staining". On toxicological analysis, the blood concentration of mercury was measured at 25.5 mg/L; a figure far higher than reported lethal levels. Autopsy was not performed in order to prevent potential inhalation of mercury vapor by pathology staff.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	136-138
Number of pages	3
Journal	Legal Medicine
Volume	11
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2008.12.001
Publication status	Published - 2009 May

Keywords

Gastrointestinal tract
Ingestion
Mercuric chloride
Post-mortem CT
Toxicology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Issues, ethics and legal aspects

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