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.
Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA.
Joshua M
JM
Berlin
James S
JS
Taylor
Jessica E
JE
Sigel
Wilma F
WF
Bergfeld
Raed A
RA
Dweik
D000328:Adult; D001608:Beryllium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D001608:Beryllium