Cutaneous mercury granuloma.
Mercury poisoning arising from cutaneous mercury deposition is highly unusual. The diagnosis is difficult to make when no history of a penetrating injury is given. We report such a case and discuss investigation and management. Other cutaneous manifestations of mercury exposure are outlined.
Gebauer
K
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Department of Dermatology, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
Connor
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B
D000328:Adult; D005542:Forearm; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000150:complications*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*