Paraquat poisoning: evidence of systemic toxicity after dermal exposure
Open Access
- 1 May 1983
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 59 (691) , 338-339
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.59.691.338
Abstract
Summary: Exposure of the scrotal skin to a concentrated paraquat solution led to renal and respiratory failure and to hepatic damage with eventual recovery of the patient. Dermal exposure to paraquat, especially to the scrotum may produce serious systemic toxicity.Keywords
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