Beryllium poisoning T56.7

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Intoxication with beryllium.

Clinical features
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  • 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.

Therapy
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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