title: Contact dermatitis to methyl methacrylate.
abstract: 2 cases of contact dermatitis to methyl methacrylate monomer are presented. The patients are nurses who mixed bone cement at orthopedic operations. During the procedure, they used 2 pairs of gloves (latex). Butyl rubber gloves are recommended for methyl methacrylate monomer to avoid sensitization and/or cumulative irritant contact dermatitis on the hands.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D020366:Methylmethacrylate; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011481:Protective Clothing
chemical_list: D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D020366:Methylmethacrylate