1Deptt. of Medicine (Unit-III) and Head, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Pt. B.D. Sharma, P.G.I.M.S., Rohtak, (Haryana).
2Department of Medicine, Pt. B.D. Sharma, P.G.I.M.S., Rohtak, (Haryana).
3Department of Forensic Medicine, Pt. B.D. Sharma, P.G.I.M.S., Rohtak, (Haryana).
Aluminium phosphide is a commonly used pesticide in northern India as wheat preservative. Acute gastrointestinal manifestations occur due to corrosive effect of phosphine liberated from Aluminium phosphide locally; the chronic gastrointestinal manifestations are rare. We present a 35 years old female who consumed two tablets of Celphos with suicidal intent and subsequently developed oesophageal stricture. The case is being reported as rare presentation.
Aluminium phosphide, Celphos, Oesophageal stricture
