Fatal Inhalational Methomyl Poisoning: A Case Report

The insecticide methomyl (S-methyl N-(methylcar-bamoyloxy)thioacetimidate-(Lannatae^®) is carbamate insecticide avalilable in powder and solid form. Accidental inhalation and transdermal absorption though rare is not uncommon as farmers don't take protective measures during pesticide spray. Deceased 28 year old male, was spraying Lannatae^® (Methomyl) insecticide in field since early morning. By afternoon he felt breathlessness, tiredness and weakness for which he was immediately consulted local doctor. Local doctor gave first aid treatment and referred to higher medical center. Deceased was died on the way to higher medical center. Deceased body was buried next day without intimating to police. 4 days later deceased body was exhumed and autopsy was done. Methomyl-carbamate insecticide was found in both lungs, stomcah, liver, spleen and kidney. Cause of death was opined as accidental inhalational methomyl poisoning.