title: [Baboon syndrome].
abstract: The cases of three children diagnosed with baboon syndrome are described, being defined by the appearance of dermatological lesions, with characteristic distribution and morphology, as a result of having been in contact with mercury. Other substances have been described associated with the appearance of this syndrome; however their pathogenis is not completely known, and it has been suggested that it could be another form of contact dermatitis. Diagnosis is based on patient clinical history and physical examination and there is no specific treatment.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, España.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Morales Hernández
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fleta Zaragozano
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ayerza Casas
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: de Diego Pericas
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Quevedo Sánchez
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Yécora Navarro
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Olivares López
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004890:Erythema / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008628:Mercury / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008628:Mercury