1Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India, 605006
2Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Villupuram Medical College, Mundiyampakkam, Villupuram, TamilNadu, 605601
3Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, India, 605006
*Corresponding author: Email: jamykshema@gmail.com
Online published on 16 February, 2018.
Phenol, also known as carbolic acid is one of the oldest antiseptic agents, which is rarely used today due to its toxicity. They are weaker in local action and better absorbed into the systemic circulation and can causedetrimental health effects. Phenol poisoning can occur by skin absorption, vapor inhalation, or ingestion. Gastrointestinal and dermal absorption can result in significant morbidity and mortality. The present case illustrates the potentially severe toxicity of suicidal oral administration of household phenol.
Phenol, phenol poisoning, phenol burns, household disinfectant
