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626282 
Journal Article 
Erosion of nails following thallium poisoning: A case report 
Saha, A; Sadhu, HG; Karnik, AB; Patel, TS; Sinha, SN; Saiyed, HN 
2004 
Yes 
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
ISSN: 1351-0711
EISSN: 1470-7926 
61 
640-642 
English 
This case report describes a patient with thallium poisoning caused by repeated exposure to low doses of thallium. Alopecia and nail changes were the most prominent features of this case. There was dystrophy of nails in the form of whitish lunular stripes. This is the first report of complete erosion of proximal parts of nails following thallium poisoning. This case is the first report of thallium poisoning from India occurring from repeated low dose exposure.