Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine &Toxicology
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 2

Consumption of super vasmol poison and its effects on human lungs: A case report

  • Author:
  • Ananda Kumar L1, Siraj Mohiyuddin S2, Jacobdoss P2

1Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh.

2Division of Toxicology, S.V. University, Tirupathi, A.P.

Abstract

A case study of super vasmol poison was reported, 34 years aged women consumed few ml of super vasmol hair dye on 11.05.2009. at 7:00 A.M in her house. Supervasmol 33™ is an emulsion based hair dye commonly used in India. At autopsy External findings - there was significant neck swelling. On Internal examination Brain, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys were congested. In this paper the focus is mainly on lung manifestations.

Keywords

Super Vasmol poisoning, PPD, lungs, Congestion