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TOMASINA, Fernando et al. Dermatitis laboral por cromo: a propósito de un caso. Rev. Méd. Urug. [online]. 2005, vol.21, n.1, pp. 75-77. ISSN 0303-3295.

Summary A case of allergic dermatitis due to contact with chromium (DACC) is presented: a patient exposed to sodium dichromate with positive patch test. The case shows clinical, chronologic and process characteristics described in worldwide literature. Allergic dermatitis due to contact with chromium is a frequent cause of workplace dermatitis in Uruguay, but prevalence is still unknown. Diagnosis of allergic dermatitis due to contact with chromium at workplace is important to functional and labor prognosis

Palabras llave : DERMATITIS ALERGICA POR CONTACTO; DERMATITIS OCUPACIONAL; CROMO [TOXICIDAD]; INFORME DE CASO.