Author/Authors :
Hungund، Chandrakanth نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India , , Mohanram، Arun نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India , , Pai، Varun نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India , , Rani، Smitha نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India ,
Abstract :
Background: Formalin is an aqueous solution of formaldehyde. It is a protoplasmic poison and causes coagulation necrosis and tissue fixation.
Case: A 19-year-old girl was brought for autopsy to the mortuary of JSS Medical College, Mysore.
Conclusion: Formalin is an unusual poison to be ingested for suicidal purposes due to selective availability and its strong taste and odor.
