About Maha M Farid MBBCh, MSc, PhD

Lecturer of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
Faculty of Medicine
Helwan University, Egypt

ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Abdominal Bruising

What could cause this finding three days after ingestion of a concentrated household substance?

Duodenal ulcer
Gastric perforation
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Post-corrosive acute pancreatitis

By Maha M Farid MBBCh, MSc, PhD|2024-03-25T07:26:55-07:00Apr 10, 2024|ACMT Visual Pearls, Expert Peer Reviewed (Clinical), Tox & Medications|

ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Swollen Lips

ACMT visual pearl of swollen lips from potassium hydroxide caustic ingestion

Photo used with permission

The following physical finding would be most consistent with exposure to which of the following?

Bee sting
Household bleach
Isopropyl alcohol
Potassium hydroxide

By Maha M Farid MBBCh, MSc, PhD|2023-02-15T07:48:57-08:00Feb 15, 2023|ACMT Visual Pearls, Expert Peer Reviewed (Clinical), Gastrointestinal, Tox & Medications|