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Turpentine poisoning: a case report

T K Pande1, S Pani, S Hiran

  • 1Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre, Bhilai-Nagar, India.

Forensic Science International
|March 1, 1994
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Turpentine poisoning is rare but can cause severe neurological symptoms like status epilepticus. This case highlights the importance of considering toxic ingestions even when less common.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Neurology
  • Forensic Medicine

Background:

  • Turpentine oil, historically used for various purposes, is now infrequently employed for self-harm due to the prevalence of other toxic agents.
  • Literature on turpentine poisoning is sparse, with limited documented cases.
  • This abstract focuses on a rare instance of turpentine ingestion.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with status epilepticus, a severe neurological condition characterized by prolonged seizures.
  • The patient's condition was unresponsive to standard medical interventions for seizures.
  • Thorough clinical evaluation and case history review were crucial for diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The patient's status epilepticus was ultimately attributed to turpentine poisoning.

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  • This case underscores the potential for severe neurological manifestations from turpentine ingestion.
  • The diagnostic process required careful consideration of uncommon toxic exposures.

    • Implications:

    • Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for turpentine poisoning in cases of unexplained status epilepticus.
    • This report contributes to the limited body of knowledge on turpentine toxicity.
    • Understanding rare poisoning syndromes is vital for effective emergency medicine and forensic toxicology.