Dermal discoloration due to osmium tetroxide.
Clin Toxicol (Phila)
; 61(11): 1004-1005, 2023 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-37987740
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Osmium tetroxide is a strong oxidizing agent. After dermal exposure to osmium tetroxide, skin discoloration and red papules can occur. We describe a patient with skin discoloration due to osmium tetroxide. CASESUMMARY:
A 25-year-old postgraduate student unintentionally exposed his hand to osmium tetroxide while working in a laboratory setting. After immediate washing, he sought medical care due to left middle finger discoloration. He reported no discomfort in the affected area. Thorough water rinsing was continued, and corticosteroid ointment was applied. IMAGES Our patient developed dark brown pigmentation on the ventral side of the left middle finger. The pigmentation disappeared one week later.CONCLUSION:
Osmium tetroxide may induce dark brown skin discoloration.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Osmium Tetroxide
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Skin Diseases
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Toxicol (Phila)
Journal subject:
TOXICOLOGIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japón