About The Medical Condition Childhood Mercurialisms, Chronic
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Childhood Mercurialisms, Chronic
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Childhood Mercurialisms, Chronic?
A condition seen primarily in childhood, most often resulting from chronic exposure to MERCURY COMPOUNDS which may result in ENCEPHALOPATHY and POLYNEUROPATHY. Clinical features include pain, swelling and pinkish discoloration of the fingers and toes, weakness in the extremities, extreme irritability, HYPERESTHESIA, and alterations in level of consciousness. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p603)
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