The Korean Journal of Pathology 1982;16(3): 562-566.
Paraquat 중독 -부검 증례 보고-
Paraquat Poisoning -An autopsy case report-
ABSTRACT
Paraquat (1,1'-dimethyl-4.4'-dipyridilium dichloride)is a widely used, effective herbicide that is marketed as an aerosol, granule, or 20% to 40% liquid concentrate.
When accidentally or purposefully ingested by man, the concentrated liquid compound is a highly toxic, multisystem poison capable of causing injury to lung, kidney, heart, CNS and other organs.
We had an autopsy case of 16-years old female patient with suicidal paraquat poisoning.