[Study of hyperchromatism caused by benzene derivatives].
We report two patients with vitiligo-like lesions caused by contact with compounds containing phenols and toluene. The clinical, histopathologic and ultrastructural findings are compared with vitiligo. Two mechanisms may be present: one from direct enzymatic or cytotoxic action on melanocytes and the other through immunologic reaction.
Cabrera
H N
HN
Servicio de Dermatología, Policlínico Nacional Profesor Alejandro Posadas, Marconi e Illia, Haedo, República, Argentina.
Garcia
M V
MV
Sanchez
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G
D001555:Benzene Derivatives / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology
D001555:Benzene Derivatives
Estudio de las hipercromías por derivados bencénicos.