Occupational and non-occupational allergic contact dermatitis from beryllium.
There are various references to sensitization to beryllium in the literature. Since introducing a patch testing series for patients with suspected sensitization to metals, we have found 3 cases of sensitization to beryllium. Of these 3 cases, we regard the first 2 as having relevant sensitization. Beryllium chloride (1% pet.) was positive in 3 patients and negative in 150 controls.
Vilaplana
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Allergy Department, Dermatological Service Hospital Clinico, BArcelona, Spain.
Romaguera
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Grimalt
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D000328:Adult; D001608:Beryllium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003778:Dentures / Q000009:adverse effects; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron
D001608:Beryllium