Sh0cking clinical case: 21-year-old woman injected mercury into a vein.

 

Mercury, a liquid metal at room temperature, is commonly found in thermometers and other equipment. Although external contact with this metal can be dangerous, direct injection into the bloodstream is an extremely unusual occurrence with potentially fatal results. This uncommon case warns of an individual who injected liquid mercury into a vein, the consequences for his health, and the treatment he received.

The case: Injection of mercury into the bl00dstream

A 21-year-old female dental assistant attempted suicide by injecting 10 milliliters (135 grams) of liquid mercury directly into a vein. Shortly afterward, she suffered from symptoms such as rapid breathing, a dry cough, and bloody sputum. A chest X-ray showed that the mercury had distributed throughout her lungs in a vascular pattern, particularly in the lower lungs.

Fortunately, after a week of hospitalization, her pulmonary symptoms enhanced, and she was discharged. She was given oral treatment with dimercaprol, a drug that helps remove heavy metals from the body, for nine months. However, her urine mercury levels displayed no significant changes during this period.

Ten months after the incident, the patient had no adverse effects on her kidneys, digestive system, or nervous system, although the abnormalities on her chest X-ray persisted.

Effects of mercury on the body

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