Homicidal Kala Pathar/Paraphenylene Diamine Poisoning

Authors

  • Mohammad Saleh Khaskheli, Abdul Aziz Sahto, Waseem Raja, Aijaz Awan

Keywords:

Keywords: Phenylene diarnine, Homicide. Poisoning.

Abstract

Kala pathar commonly used as Hair dye and in Henna, poisoning is an uncommon form of poisoning in the west, however, in some parts of the world such asEast Africa and Indian Sub-continent it is not uncommon. The main component of kala pathar causing toxicity is Paraphenylenedi amine (PPD). This compound has been found to cause angioneurotic edema, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure. We present a case of kala pathar poisoning who presented with respiratory distress due to laryngeal edema.This case report highlights the use ofKal a pathar in Homicidal acts.

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Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Mohammad Saleh Khaskheli, Abdul Aziz Sahto, Waseem Raja, Aijaz Awan. (2013). Homicidal Kala Pathar/Paraphenylene Diamine Poisoning . Journal of Peoples University of Medical &Amp; Health Sciences Nawabshah. (JPUMHS), 3(2), 53–55. Retrieved from http://publication.pumhs.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/120

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2013): July- December 2013

Section

Articles