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Arsenic

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  1. Pathophysiology
    1. Ingestion of arsenic (found in insect poisons)
  2. Symptoms
    1. Nausea or Vomiting
    2. Abdominal Pain
    3. Diarrhea
    4. Headache
    5. Vertigo
    6. Fatigue
    7. Paresthesia
    8. Paralysis
    9. Mental Impairment
  3. Signs
    1. Mottled brown skin
    2. Hyperkeratosis of palms and soles
    3. Cutis edema
    4. Transverse striate Leukonychia
    5. Perforation of nasal septum
    6. Eyelid edema
    7. Coryza
    8. Limb paralysis
    9. Reduced Deep Tendon Reflexes
  4. Labs
    1. Urinalysis
      1. Oliguria
      2. Hematuria
      3. Hemoglobinuria
    2. Complete Blood Count and Peripheral Smear
      1. Macrocytic Anemia
    3. Tissue Exam reveals arsenic deposits
      1. Urine
      2. Nails
      3. Hair

Arsenic (C0003818)

Definition (MSH)A shiny gray element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 75. It occurs throughout the universe, mostly in the form of metallic arsenides. Most forms are toxic. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), arsenic and certain arsenic compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Definition (CSP)widely distributed element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 75; occurs mostly in the form of metallic arsenides; most forms are toxic and carcinogenic.
Definition (NCI)A poisonous chemical used to kill weeds and pests. Also used in cancer therapy.
Definition (NCI)An element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 74.92.
ConceptsHazardous or Poisonous Substance (T131) , Element, Ion, or Isotope (T196)
EnglishArsenic, ARSENIC PREPARATION, Arsenic product, As, As element
Spanisharsénico, arsenico, producto con arsénico, producto con arsenico
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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