Abstract
Arsenic is an ubiquitary element which has been widely used for centuries in different fields such as medicine, agriculture or industry. Acute or chronic exposure to As can lead to various dermatological and systemic disorders with a possibe latency over decades. The dermatological signs of As intoxication are important to detect since one of the potential complications is carcinoma.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Arsenic Poisoning / complications
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Arsenic Poisoning / diagnosis*
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Arsenites / adverse effects
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology
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Chronic Disease
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Hand / pathology
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Humans
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Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / etiology
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Middle Aged
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Potassium Compounds / adverse effects
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Psoriasis / drug therapy
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Skin Neoplasms / etiology
Substances
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Arsenites
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Potassium Compounds
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potassium arsenite solution