Diagnostic value of urine mercury measurements.
A review of referrals to a regional heavy metals centre for possible mercury poisoning was made. Samples were received either from subjects who were well but were known to have some contact with mercury or from patients with an illness under investigation but undiagnosed. The problems associated with diagnosis of mercury toxicity in the absence of known exposure are illustrated by two case reports.
D000479:Alkylmercury Compounds / Q000633:toxicity; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries; D003815:Dentists; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008628:Mercury / Q000652:urine*; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000652:urine; D008875:Middle Aged; D009313:National Health Programs; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000479:Alkylmercury Compounds; D008628:Mercury