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MALADIE ITAI-ITAI [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

A disease resulting from high cadmium intake and characterized by renal tubular proteinuria, impaired vitamin D metabolism, myalgin, and lumbar pain. Reported in Fuchu, Japan, in multiparous women over the age of 50, it results from industrial contamination of food, especially rice, and water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
CONT

L'association d'une tubulopathie proximale et d'une ostéomalacie sévère, caractérise la maladie Itai-Itai observée au Japon au début du siècle, essentiellement chez les femmes âgées multipares. L'affection, d'abord mise sur le compte de facteurs carentiels, a pu être formellement attribuée à une intoxication alimentaire chronique accidentelle par le cadmium (...)

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