Deliberate, repeated self-administration of metallic mercury injection: case report and review of the literature

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 abd...

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Published in:European radiology 2001-01, Vol.11 (8), p.1351-1354
Main Authors: Givica-Pérez, A, Santana-Montesdeoca, J M, Díaz-Sánchez, M, Martínez-Lagares, F J, Castaneda, W R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Humans
Injections, Intravenous
Literature reviews
Male
Mercury - administration & dosage
Mercury Poisoning - diagnostic imaging
Mercury Poisoning - psychology
Radiography, Abdominal
Radiography, Thoracic
Self-Injurious Behavior
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300000775