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Palpebral oedema associated with sensitization to cobalt in a dental prosthesis
Author(s) -
Vicente J.,
Espana A.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1997.tb03949.x
Subject(s) - medicine , palpebral fissure , editorial board , dermatology , ophthalmology , family medicine , library science , computer science
A 47-year-old woman gave a 1-month history of persistent oedema of the eyelids and lips. There was no apparent relationship to externa] triggering factors, and she liad no known history of sensitization or atopy and no relevant personal or family history. For 1 year she had been wearing a partial removable methacrylate prosthesis (Fig. 1). This was mainly composed of cobalt and chromium (Co: 60%, Cr: 30%, Mn: 5%, Si: 2%. Mo: +. W: +, C: +1. There were no subjective symptoms connected with wearing the prosthesis.