Fatal methanol ingestion in a child: case report

Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove). 2009;52(3):125-7. doi: 10.14712/18059694.2016.117.

Abstract

The records of Forensic Medicine Council of Turkey Bursa Morgue Department reveal the first case of fatal methanol ingestion in a child. Household methanol exposures are mostly due to accidental ingestion of washing fluids. A 4 year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department with her parents with gastrointestinal symptoms; nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Toxicological studies revealed 79 mg/dl blood level of methanol. We presented infant autopsy case of methanol toxicity and discussed the case from medicolegal aspect.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Home*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methanol / poisoning*

Substances

  • Methanol