Death on the needle syndrome.
A toxicological analysis is mandatory in the investigation of sudden deaths, which in drug abusers may be due to many factors. In some instances the toxicology may be essentially negative and requires an explanation for the cause of death. The case report illustrates a challenge for forensic practitioners when 'death on the needle' may be the mode of death with an anaphylactoid reaction.
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Greater London Forensic Medical Practice, London, UK.