title: Hydrofluoric acid poisoning.
abstract: A case of suicidal ingestion of hydrofluoric acid is presented. Death of the victim while in police custody was one of the more unique aspects of the case. This is the sixth case of poisoning of this type reported in Dade County. Clinical, pathological, and toxicological aspects of fluoride poisoning are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid