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Copper Sulphate Poisoning Mimicking Smothering: A Case Report with Review of Literature

Mohit Gupta* , Mohit Gupta* , Abhishek Yadav** , Sanjay Kumar*** , Sudhir Kumar Gupta**** , Anil Kumar Mittal*****

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Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology 2(2):p 101-103, . | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jfct.2454.9363.2216.7
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Copper sulphate is an inhibitor of many enzymes. Its poisoning can cause death because of hemolysis, shock and renal failure. We present a case of a brought dead person where the external appearance of body was giving the picture of assault and smothering but after detailed external and internal examination the cause of death turned out to be copper sulphate poisoning. The authors intend to add to Medical literature this important presentation, which should be kept in consideration while examining cases of copper sulphate poisoning to prevent misinterpretation of external findings as traumatic injuries. One such wrong opinion by an autopsy surgeon can lead to harassment of an innocent person leading to miscarriage of justice.

Keywords: Copper Sulphate; Poisoning; Smothering

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  • Mohit Gupta*
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  • Mohit Gupta*
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  • Abhishek Yadav**
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  • Sanjay Kumar***
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  • Sudhir Kumar Gupta****
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  • Anil Kumar Mittal*****
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