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Cutaneous mercury granuloma.

Kalpana A Bothale1, Sadhana D Mahore, Sushil Pande

  • 1Department of Pathology, N. K. P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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Cutaneous mercury granuloma, a rare skin condition, presents diagnostic challenges. This case highlights metallic mercury deposits causing a foreign-body reaction in tissue.

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CutaneousHg granulomamercury granuloma

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatopathology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Cutaneous mercury granuloma is an uncommon condition.
  • Clinical diagnosis can be challenging due to varied presentations.

Observation:

  • A 23-year-old male presented with erythematous, nodular lesions on the forearm and chest.
  • Histopathological examination revealed dark, spherical metallic mercury globules in tissue sections.

Findings:

  • The mercury deposits elicited a granulomatous foreign-body reaction.
  • The reaction included foreign body giant cells and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate (histiocytes, lymphocytes, plasma cells, eosinophils).

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering mercury exposure in granulomatous skin lesions.
  • Histopathology is crucial for diagnosing cutaneous mercury granuloma.
  • Understanding the foreign-body reaction is key to managing this rare condition.