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ArticleForensic science, medicine, and pathology2024

Four cases of fatal acute arsenic poisoning: histopathology, toxicology, and new trends.

Yu Liu, Xin Tong, Shuquan Zhao, Zhonghao Yu, Jiaxin Zhang, Longda Ma, Qing Shi, Yiwu Zhou

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Article in Forensic science, medicine, and pathology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yu Liu *Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Xin Tong *Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Shuquan ZhaoDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 2Nd Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.
Zhonghao YuDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Jiaxin ZhangDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Longda MaDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Qing ShiDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Yiwu ZhouDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China. zhouyiwu@outlook.com.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology · CNSun Yat-sen University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Arsenic is a valuable component in tumor treatment and traditional Chinese medicine and has seen widespread use in processing, manufacturing, and agriculture. Although rare, arsenic poisoning can occur in forensic practice. Elusive pathological changes, as well as obscure clinical signs, may cause arsenic poisoning to go unrecognized. Here, we report four cases of fatal acute arsenic poisoning, with careful observation of pathological changes and collection of postmortem specimens for arsenic concentration analysis. Additionally, we reviewed six cases of fatal arsenic poisoning in the past 20 years. In the present study, microvesicular steatosis in the peripheral areas of the hepatic lobules and acute splenitis were observed, which are rare findings in acute arsenic poisoning. This study summarizes the histopathological features of arsenic poisoning and presents data on arsenic distribution. Arsenic concentrations in the liver and kidneys can increase the reliability of identifying arsenic poisoning. Furthermore, in traditional Chinese medicine-related deaths, arsenic poisoning needs more attention.

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Arsenic PoisoningKidneyLiverArsenicFatal OutcomeFatty LiverHumansSpleenArsenicArsenic poisoningConcentration distributionForensic pathologyForensic toxicology

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PMID37222905
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