TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - A fatal case of benzene poisoning
JO  - Journal of forensic sciences
A1  - Barbera, N.
A1  - Bulla, G.
A1  - Romano, G.
SP  - 1250
EP  - 1251
VL  - 43
IS  - 6
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-1198
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -