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Case Report
Acrodynia
E Anuja George, PA Sarojini
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Correspondence Address:
E Anuja George
Correspondence Address:
E Anuja George
How to cite this article: George E A, Sarojini P A. Acrodynia. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1993;59:77-79 |
Copyright: (C)1993 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A 2-year-old girl presented with erythema, oedema and peeling of skin of hands and feet with marked irritability, salivation, rhinorrhoea and neurological symptoms following Sidha treatment. The diagnosis of acrodynia was confirmed by the presence of high levels of mercury in the urine as well as the Sidha medicines and by the improvement with D-penicillamine.
Keywords: Acrodynia, Mercury, D-penicillamine
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