Beryllium dermatitis.
Chronic beryllium disease is a granulomatous disorder characterized by a cell-mediated immune response to beryllium. Most reports of chronic beryllium disease discuss pulmonary and noncutaneous immunologic findings. This report of occupational chronic beryllium disease emphasizes cutaneous findings and discusses the potential role of skin exposure in the disease.
Berlin
Joshua M
JM
Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA.
Taylor
James S
JS
Sigel
Jessica E
JE
Bergfeld
Wilma F
WF
Dweik
Raed A
RA
D000328:Adult; D001608:Beryllium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D001608:Beryllium