title: Intentional intravenous mercury injection.
abstract: Mercury toxicity is commonly associated with vapour inhalation or oral ingestion, for which there exist definite treatment options.Intravenous mercury injection is rarely seen, with few documented cases. Treatment strategies are not clearly defined for such cases,although a few options do show benefit. This case report describes a 29-year-old man suffering from bipolar disorder, who presentedfollowing self-inflicted intravenous injection of mercury. Clinical and radiographic features, possible adverse clinical sequelae in preexistingmental illness and further complications are discussed, as well as possible treatment strategies in light of relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: Tambo Memorial Hospital, Boksburg, South Africa. gregyudels@gmail.com.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Yudelowitz
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002614:Chelating Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005542:Forearm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000097:blood / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D002614:Chelating Agents; D010396:Penicillamine