Attempted Self-Harm with Elemental Thallium Purchased Online: Case Report with Analytical Confirmation.
Anthony SpadaroAndrew Sae Young LeeHilda PinedaBruce RuckDiane P CalelloHoward A GrellerLewis S NelsonMehruba A ParrisPublished in: Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology (2024)
Elemental thallium ingestion is a rare toxicologic exposure, with limited published clinical and analytical experience to guide management. This case report describes a patient with ingestion of elemental thallium who developed elevated serum and urine thallium concentrations and was treated with Prussian blue. Despite having elevated serum and urine thallium concentrations consistent with previous fatal exposures, more evidence is needed to understand the differences between elemental thallium and thallium salts.