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Forensic Medicine Poisoning f90c434f

Priapism is seen in

A
Rat poisoning
B
Arsenic poisoning
C
Sildenafil poisoning
D
Cantharide poisoning
High-Yield Explanation
The Spanish fly (Cantharis vesicatoria, blister beetle) is 2 x 0.6 cm in dimensions. Active principle: Cantharidin.Action: It is locally irritant and nephrotoxic agent Priapism in males and aboion in pregnant females may occur. The patient becomes prostrated with convulsions, and coma preceding death. TreatmentGastric lavage, demulcents (but not fat) and symptomatic treatment. Ref: Krishnan vij Textbook of Forensic Medicine ; 5th ed; Page no: 486

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