A fatal case of creosote poisoning.
A case of fatal creosote poisoning is described. On presentation, extensive oropharyngeal ulceration was noted and gastric lavage withheld. Post-mortem examination showed an intact oesophagus and stomach.
D000368:Aged; D003407:Creosote / Q000506:poisoning*; D003408:Cresols / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009960:Oropharynx; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced
D003408:Cresols; D003407:Creosote