Acrodynia and Hypertension in a Young Girl Secondary to Elemental Mercury Toxicity Acquired in the Home

作者:Mercer Jessica J; Bercovitch Lionel*; Muglia Jennie J
来源:Pediatric Dermatology, 2012, 29(2): 199-201.
DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01737.x

摘要

Acrodynia, also known as pink disease, erythredema polyneuropathy, Feer syndrome, and raw-beef hands and feet, is thought to be a toxic reaction to elemental mercury and less commonly to organic and inorganic forms. Occurring commonly in the early 20th century, acrodynia is now a seemingly extinct disease in the modern world because of regulations to eliminate mercury from personal care products, household items, medications, and vaccinations. We present a case of a 3-year-old girl with acrodynia secondary to toxic exposure to elemental mercury in the home environment.

  • 出版日期2012-4