Mercury poisoning. A case report and comment on 6 other cases.
The diagnosis of mercury poisoning requires a high index of suspicion. Mercury poisoning in a patient involved in illicit gold extraction is reported and 6 other cases considered. Some of the clinical features and treatment of this condition are discussed.
Department of Neurology, Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg.
D J
DJ
Shamley
J S
JS
Sack
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis*