1.
Emerg Med J
; 22(7): 531, 2005 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15983103
2.
Emerg Med J
; 21(2): 259-60, 2004 Mar.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14988373
RESUMO
Suicidal ingestions of fireworks containing yellow phosphorus occur often during holidays. A case is reported of a 17 year old woman who intentionally ingested an estimated amount of 5.5 mg of yellow phosphorus, presenting with upper abdominal pain as the only complaint, a physical examination was normal. Blood tests showed a considerable decrease in the granulocyte count; the bone marrow biopsy revealed a decreased cellular mass with degenerative changes. Spontaneous remission was observed during the next 48 hours, with no further complaints.