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Philippe Camus, M.D.
Dijon, France
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Mercury (Hg) (fluid, metallic, elemental) i.v., i.m.
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Eye catcher: Mercury embolism (in lung and/or in other tissues)
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22/11/2013
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Diagnosing DIRD
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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Causality assessment
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Herbals - Dietary botanical therapy - Health products/food - Plants
Mercury fumes/vapor
Metals (heavy-)
Publications
Mercury Embolism.
Images in clinical medicine. Pulmonary emboli caused by mercury.
Intravenous mercury injection and ingestion: clinical manifestations and management.