Title: Purple Poison- A Rare Encounter
Authors: Swathi Priya Jyotula, Sahitya Tankala
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i1.143
Abstract
Potassium permanganate appears as a purple coloured water soluble xenobiotic sold as crystals or tablets or as a 0.01% dilute solution. Potassium Permanganate is strong oxidiser and poisoning may result in local and systemic toxicity. Ingestion of potassium permanganate results in damage of upper gastrointestinal tract. Burns and ulceration of mouth, oesophagus and stomach occur due to its corrosive action. Emergency endoscopy is useful to assess severity of damage and also guide the management.
Keywords: Potassium permanganate, oxidiser, damage of upper GI tract, early endoscopy.
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