[Methanol poisoning in alcohol abusers].
Methanol (wood alcohol) is sold in Denmark only to factories and laboratories with a certified knowledge of the substance or to individuals holding a special licence. Methanol is nowadays used as a solvent or for syntheses only. During a six-year period three cases of methanol poisoning were found in a selected forensic material. A screening for alcohols is routinely performed in connection with all medicolegal autopsies when the presence of alcohols cannot be ruled out in advance. All three cases concerned men accustomed to a substantial intake of alcohol. Two of the cases were accidental deaths due to methanol poisoning. The third case was suicide committed by the ingestion of a herbicide containing methanol. Methanol poisonings are rare, but do still occur. It is, therefore, important for physicians to be aware of the symptoms and know the treatment.
Kristensen
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Aarhus Universitet, Retsmedicinsk Institut, retskemisk afdeling.
Hansen
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D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D001344:Autopsy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000432:Methanol / Q000506:poisoning*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013405:Suicide
D000432:Methanol
Traespritforgiftning hos alkoholmisbrugere.