Methyl Salicylate Poisoning Due to Suicidal Ingestion: A Case Report and Literature Review
10.7580/kjlm.2024.48.1.23
- Author:
Tae Young YU
1
;
Jeong-hwa KWON
;
Suk Hoon HAM
;
Sang-Beom IM
;
Young-Il PARK
;
Young San KO
;
Jin-Haeng HEO
;
Sin Eun KIM
;
Seon Jung JANG
Author Information
1. Forensic Investigation Division, Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Brief Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
2024;48(1):23-25
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:KO
-
Abstract:
Methyl salicylate is widely used in various topical products, including sports creams, ointments, patches, and oral hygiene products. These products are mainly used for localized treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Given their intended topical application, their ingestion can result in salicylic acid poisoning due to their high concentrations of methyl salicylate. Symptoms of salicylic acid poisoning may include dizziness, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, and, in severe cases, unconsciousness, respiratory failure, and circulatory disorders. We report a case of a 71-year-old male who ingested Mensolatum Lotion to commit suicide and died.
