Full 2L QBank
Forensic Medicine Poisoning 294ac3ad

Hippus is seen in which poisoning

A
Abrus
B
Aconite
C
Alcohol
D
Dhatura
High-Yield Explanation
Hippus, also known as pupillary athetosis, is a spasmodic, repetitive oscillation in the pupil size, with alternating constriction and dilation of the pupil diameter about 1 to 2 millimeters every five seconds, without relation to the intensity of ambient lighting, emotions of the patient, or focal length of the patient. Hippus has been classically been noted as a sign of Aconite poisoning. Ref: Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine, 5th edition pg : 527,528

Related Forensic Medicine MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now