ACRODYNIC ERYTHEMA
\ˌakɹədˈɪnɪk ˈɜːɹɪθəmə], \ˌakɹədˈɪnɪk ˈɜːɹɪθəmə], \ˌa_k_ɹ_ə_d_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_k ˈɜː_ɹ_ɪ_θ_ə_m_ə]\
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A condition seen primarily in childhood, most often resulting from chronic exposure to MERCURY COMPOUNDS which may result in ENCEPHALOPATHY and POLYNEUROPATHY. Clinical features include pain, swelling and pinkish discoloration of the fingers and toes, weakness in the extremities, extreme irritability, HYPERESTHESIA, and alterations in level of consciousness. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p603)
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- acrodrome, acrodromous
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