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KMID : 0357820240480010023
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Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
2024 Volume.48 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.25
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Methyl Salicylate Poisoning Due to Suicidal Ingestion: A Case Report and Literature Review
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Yu Tae-Young
Kwon Jeong-Hwa
Ham Suk-Hoon
Im Sang-Beom
Park Young-Il
Ko Young-San
Heo Jin-Haeng
Kim Sin-Eun
Jang Seon-Jung
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Abstract
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Methyl salicylate is widely used in various topical products, including sports creams, ointments, patches, and oral hygiene products. These products are mainly used for localized treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Given their intended topical application, their ingestion can result in salicylic acid poisoning due to their high concentrations of methyl salicylate. Symptoms of salicylic acid poisoning may include dizziness, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, and, in severe cases, unconsciousness, respiratory failure, and circulatory disorders. We report a case of a 71-year-old male who ingested Mensolatum Lotion to commit suicide and died.
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KEYWORD
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Methyl salicylate, Acute poisoning, Sports creams ingestion, Autopsy
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