Arsenic melanosisL81.85

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 22.06.2022

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Arsenic-induced hyperpigmentations; Melanosis Arsenic melanosis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Multiple, confluent, sometimes jagged pigmentation spots after chronic arsenic intake.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Especially in the armpits and on the abdomen. The mucous membranes are always free.

Caution. Frequent multiple neoplasia after chronic arsenic intoxication!

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Simultaneous arsenic keratoses, multiple superficial basal cell carcinomas.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Good cause research! Regular evaluation, early biopsy and surgical removal if malignant degeneration is suspected. Control of internal organs, especially lung, liver, pancreas and kidney, as malignancy often occurs.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Grobe JW (1992) Arsenic intoxication late sequelae in Moselle vintners. Close to skin derm 4: 378-387

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Last updated on: 22.06.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer