Ingestion of Potassium Permanganate Crystals by a Three-year-old Boy

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Journal Med J Aust

Specialty General Medicine

Date 1987 Jun 15

PMID 3626911

Citations 6

Authors

T Southwood

C M Lamb

J Freeman

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Abstract

We report a case of corrosive burns to the mouth, oesophagus and trachea in a three-year-old boy who ingested potassium permanganate crystals. The pathophysiology and treatment options are discussed. The prevention of accidental ingestion could be improved with careful packaging of the solid tablet or crystalline forms.

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