Cutaneous Mercury Granuloma: A Case Report

Cutaneous mercury (Hg) granuloma is a rare disorder caused by the traumatic introduction of elemental Hg into skin or soft tissue. Typically, cutaneous elemental Hg deposits cause limited systemic effects. Prominent systemic toxicity may, however, occasionally occur. Herein we report a case of cutan...

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Published in:	Cutis (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 88; no. 4; pp. 189 - 193
Main Authors:	ALTMEYER, Mary D, BURGDORF, Michael R, EDWARD NEWSOME, R, WANG, Alun R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Plainview, NY Quadrant HealthCom 01-10-2011
Subjects:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Female Granuloma, Foreign-Body - etiology HIV Infections - therapy Honduras Humans Injections, Subcutaneous Medical sciences Mercury - administration & dosage Mercury - toxicity Mercury Poisoning - pathology Skin Diseases - chemically induced Honduras Case study Human Granuloma Skin Dermatology
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Summary:	Cutaneous mercury (Hg) granuloma is a rare disorder caused by the traumatic introduction of elemental Hg into skin or soft tissue. Typically, cutaneous elemental Hg deposits cause limited systemic effects. Prominent systemic toxicity may, however, occasionally occur. Herein we report a case of cutaneous Hg granuloma resulting in chronic painful local wounds and systemic toxicity in the form of abdominal pain, visual disturbances, and psychiatric abnormalities. The related literature also is reviewed.
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ISSN:	0011-4162 2326-6929