Chronic copper poisoning presenting as pink disease

Abstract

A case of chronic copper poisoning in a male infant of 15 months is reported. It is believed to be the first case report. The infant presented with a picture indistinguishable from that of classical pink disease (acrodynia). The copper had been ingested over a period of 3 months from contaminated water. Treatment consisted of D-penicillamine and prednisolone. Recovery was slow and at one time the patient's condition became critical.