title: An unusual case of suicide attempt using intravenous injection of kerosene.
abstract: Kerosene is refined oil belonging to the hydrocarbon group of compounds, available for domestic use in developing countries. Poisoning is due to inhalation, ingestion. Kerosene. We report a rare case of attempted suicide by means of intravenous injection of kerosene. It has a devastating effect and it is important to initiate active and immediate surgical intervention. Psychotherapy should also be an integral part of the management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sushmitha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jayaprasad
authors.forename: Vijayashankar
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Metikurke
keywords: Kerosene; intravenous injection; suicide