Chromium Toxicity

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Contents 1 Epidemiology 2 Pathology 3 Laboratory 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms

Epidemiology

• individuals at risk:

• cement workers
• metal alloy workers
• leather tanners
• electroplaters

Pathology

• chromium is a potent contact sensitizer & may cause allergic contact dermatitis

Laboratory

• chromium in tissue/body fluid

More General Terms

• toxicity; poisoning; overdose

Additional Terms

• chromium [Cr]

chromium toxicity