A 14-year-old boy was seen because of irritability, insomnia, lethargy, and profusesweating, together with hypertension (blood pressure: 160/120 mm Hg), tachycardia, and a diffuse erythematous rash with desquamation of the palms and soles. Initial biochemical investigation suggested a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, but subsequently a history of exposure to mercury vapor was obtained. This case emphasizes the clinical and blochemical similarities between mercury poisoning (acrodynia) and pheochromocytoma.
What Is Stem Cell Therapy and How Does It Help With Healing and Rejuvenation?
Stem cells support the body’s natural repair processes and can be used to help address a wide range of concerns,