Síndrome del babuino

Se describen los casos de tres niños diagnosticados de síndrome del babuino, definido por la aparición de lesiones dermatológicas de morfología y distribución características como consecuencia del contacto con mercurio. Se han descrito otras sustancias asociadas a la aparición de este síndrome, cuya patogenia no está del todo clara, aunque se cree que es otra forma de dermatitis de contacto. El diagnóstico se basa en la historia clínica y la exploración física y no existe un tratamiento específico.

The cases of three children diagnosed with baboon syndrome are described, being defined by the appearance of dermatological lesions, with characteristic distribution and morphology, as a result of having been in contact with mercury. Other substances have been described associated with the appearance of this syndrome; however their pathogenis is not completely known, and it has been suggested that it could be another form of contact dermatitis. Diagnosis is based on patient clinical history and physical examination and there is no specific treatment.