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[Mercury pulmonary embolism. Two case reports].

C Papadopoulos1, N Vasile, J P Richard

  • 1Département Pneumologie, Hôpital de Villiers Saint-Denis.

Revue De Pneumologie Clinique
|June 15, 1999
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Metallic mercury pulmonary embolism is rare but serious. Symptoms include acute lung issues and characteristic chest X-ray findings, often linked to intentional intravenous injections.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Metallic mercury pulmonary embolism is an uncommon but potentially severe complication.
  • It can result from accidental or intentional intravenous injection of mercury.

Observation:

  • Clinical presentation is often subtle, with acute pneumonopathy observed in approximately 50% of cases.
  • Radiographic findings typically include multiple, bilateral, punctate opacities with metallic density on chest X-ray.

Findings:

  • The study presents two cases of mercury pulmonary embolism following intentional intravenous mercury injection.
  • One case involved an attempted suicide, and the other involved an HIV-positive intravenous drug user.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the importance of considering mercury toxicity in patients with unexplained pulmonary symptoms and specific exposure history.
  • Emphasizes the diagnostic utility of chest radiography in identifying metallic foreign bodies in the pulmonary vasculature.
  • Underscores the severe health risks associated with intentional intravenous injection of metallic mercury.