Speckled pigmentation and palmoplantar keratoses leading to the mass detection of chronic arsenic poisoning
Acta Medica Philippina
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: 146-149, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
Arsenic is a known human carcinogen and skin manifestations are the earliest and most specific markers of chronic arsenic poisoning. A 43-year-old man from Luzon presented at the Section of Dermatology with a one-year history of hyperkeratotic papules and plaques on the palms and soles. Numerous round hypopigmented macules were scattered on the upper back. Initial 24-hour urine arsenic level was elevated at 288mcg/liter. The patient underwent successful chelation with N-acetylpenicillamine and the palmoplantar keratoses were treated with cryotherapy and topical 20% salicylic acid in white petrolatum. In cooperation with the Department of Health, a comprehensive health and environmental assessment was conducted in the affected communities. This case highlights the role of dermatologists in the diagnosis and management of this public health problem.
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Asunto principal:
Penicilamina
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Vaselina
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Arsénico
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Carcinógenos
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Salicilatos
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Salud Pública
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Queratodermia Palmoplantar
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Crioterapia
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Intoxicación por Arsénico
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Dermatología
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Acta Medica Philippina
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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