chromium toxicity

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 specimen
  • chromium in air
  • chromium in water
  • chromium in hair
  • chromium in nail
  • chromium in tissue
  • chromium in erythrocytes
  • chromium in body fluid
    • chromium in blood
    • chromium in CSF
    • chromium in saliva
    • chromium in serum/plasma
    • chromium in urine

* also see ARUP consult

More general terms

• toxicity; poisoning; overdose

Additional terms

• chromium [Cr]