title: Injury to the hand with metallic mercury.
abstract: Two cases of a rare injury to the hand with metallic mercury are presented. The toxic effects of this mercurial form are described and early surgical removal by suction tube is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008628:Mercury / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013821:Thermometers
chemical_list: D008628:Mercury