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Ingestion of Compound W, an unusual caustic.

Abstract
A case of an unusual caustic ingestion involving Compound W, an over the counter wart remover is presented. Chemical burns of the tongue, pharynx and larynx developed. The active ingredient in this preparation: salicylic acid in a flexible collodion vehicle produces caustic injury through a keratolytic action, which may be enhanced by the presence of collodion.
AuthorsA Sacchetti, E Ramoska
JournalThe American journal of emergency medicine (Am J Emerg Med) Vol. 4 Issue 6 Pg. 554-5 (Nov 1986) ISSN: 0735-6757 [Print] United States
PMID3778605 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Colloids
  • Salicylates
  • Salicylic Acid
Topics
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Burns, Chemical (etiology)
  • Colloids
  • Epiglottis (injuries)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pharynx (injuries)
  • Salicylates (administration & dosage)
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Suicide, Attempted
  • Tongue (injuries)

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