Abstract |
Chromic acid burns can lead to systemic toxicity by cutaneous absorption of the chrome seen surfaces more than 1% of the total body surface area. In order to illustrate the necessity of anticipate systematically this toxicity by a specific treatment, we describe the case of a patient with systemic toxicity in the least severe situation of chromic acid burn: the chromic acid was diluted to 0,02%, the burn was superficial second degree, both thermic and chemical, on the forearm, and extended only to 1% of the total body surface area. In spite of the specific treatment, our patient had a blood transfer of the chrome, however without any consequences on the renal and hepatic functions. He cicatrised in 2 weeks, and his blood and urinary chromium levels were normalised in 3 weeks. Without this specific early treatment, what would have been the consequences of a systemic toxicity even more important?
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Authors | A Boloorchi, R Sinna, T Benhaim, F Gobel, M Robbe |
Journal | Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique
(Ann Chir Plast Esthet)
Vol. 52
Issue 6
Pg. 621-3
(Dec 2007)
ISSN: 0294-1260 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Brûlure par acide chromique: prévention systématique de la toxicité systémique. |
PMID | 17408837
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Burns, Chemical
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Chromates
(adverse effects, blood, urine)
- Humans
- Male
- Skin
(metabolism)
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