Nephrotic syndrome of minimal change disease following exposure to mercury-containing skin-lightening cream
A 28-year-old female suffered from nephrotic syndrome after a long-term use of mercury-containing, skin-lightening cream. The blood and urinary mercury content of this patient increased with use. Renal biopsy showed minimal change disease. Her symptoms were relieved 6 months after discontinuing use...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2014.257 |