Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis after accidental injection of mercury.

Author: Schwarz S, Husstedt I, Bertram HP, Kuchelmeister K.

Source: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry.

Year: 1996

Comment:

While this study is about an ALS patient who had exposure to mercury from a thermometer, it notes the delay in the onset of symptoms and explores aspects of chelation.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Mercury has been widely discussed in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. [1,2] We describe a case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis after accidental injection of mercury.”

Citation:

Schwarz S, Husstedt I, Bertram HP, Kuchelmeister K. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis after accidental injection of mercury. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1996; 60(6):698.