SKELETAL FLUOROSIS AND FORENSIC MEDICINE - REPORT OF 2 CASES OF POSSIBLE CRIMINAL POISONING

We report txo cases of skeletal fluorosis in two men, 55 and 69 year-o ld. The physical findings and the roentgenograms were typical and chem ical analysis confirmed the diagnosis. Surprisingly, fluoride concentr ations in blood and urine were increased at the beginning of the hospi talizations and lower during the hospitalizations. The origin of fluor intake remained unknown, leading to consider a possible criminal pois oning. Then, we discuss the attitude of physician in a case a possible criminal poisoning : denunce the crime to the police or not, as regar ds french law.