Beryllium poisoningT56.7

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Intoxication with beryllium.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Skin lesions: Beryllium ulcers on hands and face. Also beryllium granuloma; beryllium contact eczema; beryllium disease.
  • In case of resorptive poisoning: skin redness, papulovesicular eczema.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Rapid healing of the ulcers after removal of the noxious agent. In the case of excematous changes, nourishing and re-fattening external agents such as linola milk or linola fat. If necessary, remove granulomas surgically. In the case of ulcer formation, ulcer therapy appropriate to the stage of the ulcer. S.a.u. Wound treatment.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer