[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.
Aarhus Universitet, Retsmedicinsk Institut, retskemisk afdeling.
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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
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