A fatal diazinon poisoning

Forensic Sci Int. 1980 Mar-Apr;15(2):135-40. doi: 10.1016/0379-0738(80)90152-8.

Abstract

A case of fatal suicidal ingestion of diazinon insecticide is presented. Diazinon concentrations in post-mortem body fluids and tissues were determined using electron capture and flame ionization gas-liquid chromatography. The highest concentrations of diazinon were found in blood, stomach contents, bile and adipose tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Body Fluids / analysis
  • Chromatography, Gas / methods
  • Diazinon / analysis
  • Diazinon / poisoning*
  • Electrons
  • Female
  • Flame Ionization
  • Humans
  • Insecticides / poisoning*
  • Middle Aged
  • Suicide*
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Insecticides
  • Diazinon