@article{ref1,
title="A fatal case of benzene poisoning",
journal="Journal of forensic sciences",
year="1998",
author="Barbera, N. and Bulla, G. and Romano, G.",
volume="43",
number="6",
pages="1250-1251",
abstract="Chronic effects following repeated exposure to low doses of benzene have been well assessed, whereas few data are available about acute exposure to benzene. We report a case of fatal acute intoxication which occurred aboard a chemical cargo ship. Autopsy findings included blood clots inside the heart and main vessels, multi-organ congestion, pulmonary edema and the presence of many vibices in the hypostatic areas. Toxicological analysis of blood and urine showed a benzene concentration of 31.67 and 2.26 micrograms/mL, respectively; high concentrations of benzene (microgram/g) were also found in the lungs (22.23), liver (378.60), brain (178.66), heart (182.57) and kidneys (75.15). The above data provide evidence for benzene distribution in various organs.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-1198",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}