Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Elsevier BV
Source : Forensic Science International
Url : https://doi.org/10.1016/s0379-0738(00)00322-4
Keywords : Argemone mexicana , Autopsy, Epidemic dropsy, Poisoning
Campus : Faridabad
School : School of Medicine
Year : 2001
Abstract : Epidemic dropsy, a disease due to Argemone mexicana poisoning, is characterized by pathological accumulation of diluted lymph in body tissues and cavities. Recently, the largest epidemic of the disease in India affected Delhi and its neighboring states during the months of August–September 1998. Over 3000 persons fell ill, and more than 65 died in the state of Delhi alone. Two cases belonging to the same family died, out of the large number of cases admitted in this tertiary care teaching hospital situated in eastern part of Delhi. Autopsy findings of these two cases are presented and discussed here along with the review of toxicity due to this poisoning.
Cite this Research Publication : S.K Verma, G Dev, A.K Tyagi, S Goomber, G.V Jain, Argemone mexicana poisoning: autopsy findings of two cases, Forensic Science International, Elsevier BV, 2001, https://doi.org/10.1016/s0379-0738(00)00322-4