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HERO ID
626282
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Erosion of nails following thallium poisoning: A case report
Author(s)
Saha, A; Sadhu, HG; Karnik, AB; Patel, TS; Sinha, SN; Saiyed, HN
Year
2004
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
ISSN:
1351-0711
EISSN:
1470-7926
Volume
61
Issue
7
Page Numbers
640-642
Language
English
PMID
15208382
DOI
10.1136/oem.2003.009464
Web of Science Id
WOS:000222136700012
Abstract
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.
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