title: Atypical systemic sclerosis following exposure to vinyl chloride monomer. A case report and review of the cutaneous aspects of vinyl chloride disease.
abstract: An unusual case of systemic sclerosis occurring in a patient exposed to the vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is presented. The dermatological aspects of vinyl chloride disease (VCD) are outlined and the mechanisms of pathogenesis discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Ostlere
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Buckley
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Black
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Rustin
mesh_terms: D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014752:Vinyl Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014752:Vinyl Chloride