Citation

Deo SP, Shetty P. JNMA J. Nepal Med. Assoc. 2012; 52(185): 40-42.

Affiliation

Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Nepal Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23279773

Abstract

Glyphosate (GlySH) is a broad spectrum, nonselective herbicide, widely used in agriculture. This case report describes a 25-year-old man presenting with extensive chemical burns and ulceration of the oral cavity as a result of accidental exposure to GlySH. This paper aims to illustrate the typical appearance of GlySH related chemical mucosal burn and to demonstrate the severity of the corrosive effect of GlySH which need team approach to prevent unfavorable sequelae such as microstomia. Keywords: Chemical burns, corrosive injury, glyphosate poisoning, herbicide, microstomia, oral mucosal burn.

Language: en