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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  2, Issue 4, October - December 2009, Pages 165-168
 

Case Report

Multiple Suicidal Attempts by a Pregnant Lady: A Case Report

Pawar Mohan N, Attar N. R.

*Asst. Professor- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Karad-415 110, Maharashtra,** Professor, Department of Medicine, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Darel Katte, Manglore -575 018, Karnatak

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Abstract

Emergency Medicine always has varieties of cases. And it challenges the skills of treating physicians in day-to-day practice. Every suspicious case reflects with medicolegal presentation. In this article, author presenting an interesting rare case of multiple suicidal attempts during the course of pregnancy. A married pregnant 20 years old woman first; she attempted hanging by tying coconut rope to the ceiling followed by consuming Kerosene. She was admitted in the hospital with the history of Poisoning. On examination and personal history she revealed the facts. The case was further complicated due to pregnancy. On her admission she was five months pregnant. She was provided medical, obstetrical and psychiatric consultations. After discharge she was followed for the outcome delivery. She delivered a full term normal male baby. Neither she nor her relatives revealed the reason of her suicidal attempts. The case is discussed with the appropriate case histories.

Key Words: Suicidal attempt, hanging, kerosene poisoning, pregnancy.  


Corresponding Author : Pawar Mohan N