chromium intoxication

chromium intoxication

Poisoning caused by toxic levels of chromium, which may be due to industrial exposure to chromium-laden fumes and dusts in electroplating; manufacture of steel, dyes and chemicals; leather tanning; and photography.
 
Clinical findings
Acute chromium poisoning causes allergic reactions, conjunctivitis, dermatitis and oedema; chronic exposure is associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, hepatitis and an increased risk of lung cancer.
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chromium intoxication

Poisoning due to toxic levels of chromium Sources Industrial–chromium-laden fumes and dusts in electroplating, manufacture of steel, dyes, chemicals, leather tanning, photography Clinical Acute CI causes allergic reactions, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, edema; chronic CI causes GI symptoms, hepatitis, and ↑ risk of lung CA. See Chromium.
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On the other hand, chromium intoxication is linked to [Cr.sup.6+], which is frequently inhaled in industrial environments and may cause changes in the nasal septum, inflammation of the nasal mucosa, chronic bronchitis and emphysema (VINCENT, 2007).
Effects of chromium picolinate supplementation in type 2 diabetic patients/Efeitos da suplementacao com picolinato de cromo em pacientes portadores de Diabetes mellitus tipo 2

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