Acrodynia (also known as Acrodynic Erythema, Erythema, Acrodynic): 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, w
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)
MeSH classification
C10.668.829.025
C10.720.475.600.150
C25.723.522.875.500.100
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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) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acrodynia known by any other names?
Yes. Acrodynia is also referred to as Acrodynic Erythema, Erythema, Acrodynic, Chronic Childhood Mercurialism, Childhood Mercurialism, Chronic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acrodynia sit in the medical classification?
Acrodynia falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C10.668.829.025, C10.720.475.600.150, C25.723.522.875.500.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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