1.
S Afr Med J
; 76(3): 114-6, 1989 Aug 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2762941
ABSTRACT
The diagnosis of mercury poisoning requires a high index of suspicion. Mercury poisoning in a patient involved in illicit gold extraction is reported and 6 other cases considered. Some of the clinical features and treatment of this condition are discussed.
Subject(s)
Mercury Poisoning/diagnosis , Adult , Humans , Male
2.
S Afr Med J
; 74(2): 79-80, 1988 Jul 16.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3399978
ABSTRACT
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is a rare hereditary disease, which manifests with tendinous xanthomas, cataracts, dementia and nervous system involvement. The first southern African black patient with this disorder is reported and biochemical abnormalities and treatment are briefly discussed.