title: Subcutaneous metallic mercury injection of the hand.
abstract: Poisoning by subcutaneous metallic mercury is rare and usually accidental. Although it does not carry the same risks as mercury-vapour intoxication, it may still cause destructive early and late local reactions. Two deaths resulting from subcutaneous mercury injection have been reported in the literature. We present a case of accidental subcutaneous injection of mercury in the hand and discuss its management with a review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Ellabban
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: N B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000139:chemically induced; D000328:Adult; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D014945:Wound Healing