| Literature DB >> 11519542 |
A Givica-Pérez1, J M Santana-Montesdeoca, M Díaz-Sánchez, F J Martínez-Lagares, W R Castaneda.
Abstract
Self-administration of metallic mercury through the intravenous route is rare. This event has been reported in psychiatric patients and in suicide attempts. We report a case of successive intravenous self-injections of mercury demonstrated by plain film radiographs and CT scans of the thorax and abdomen.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11519542 DOI: 10.1007/s003300000775
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Radiol ISSN: 0938-7994 Impact factor: 5.315