Yellow discoloration of skin and mucosa is seen in which poisoning?
Correct Answer: Nitric acid
Description: Nitric Acid Synonyms: Aqua Fois, Red Spirit of Nitre Propeies * Clear, colourless, fuming liquid * Pungent odour * With organic substances, it causes yellowish discolouration due to xanthoproteic reaction. Fatal dose: 10 to 15 ml Fatal period: 12 to 24 hours. Autopsy Findings * Corrosion of skin, angle of mouth, lips, mucosa with yellowish discolouration * Stomach wall is soft and friable, ulcerated. * Perforation is less common. REF;THE SYNOPSIS OF FORENSIC MEDICINE:KS NARAYANA REDDY;PAGE NO 298
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