Suicidal intoxication by copper sulphate

Fonte Santa, Jerónimo; Simoes Da Silva, Beatriz; Rita, Matos

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Fonte Santa, Jerónimo

Simoes Da Silva, Beatriz

Rita, Matos

Abstract(s)

Portugal is traditionally an agricultural country, consequently intoxications by pesticides are very common. An 81 year old male, diabetic, with chronic renal failure, was admitted at the hospital with a suspicion of voluntary ingestion of copper sulfate. Four days later he died. At the autopsy it was possible to see a green colouration of the nails, (...)