About The Medical Condition Chronic Childhood Mercurialism

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Chronic Childhood Mercurialism

Chronic Childhood Mercurialism Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Chronic Childhood Mercurialism Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Chronic Childhood Mercurialism?

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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