Chapter 19 - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)»Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)»Toxic effects of other metals (T56.8)
T56.8
Toxic effects of other metals
Sub-codes (2)
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Heavy Metal Poisoning3 drugs (2 approved, 1 experimental)
Poisoning that results from chronic or acute ingestion, injection, inhalation, or skin absorption of HEAVY METALS. Acute and chronic exposures can cause ANEMIA; KIDNEY and LIVER damage; PULMONARY EDEMA; MEMORY LOSS and behavioral changes; bone deformities in children; and MISCARRIAGE or PREMATURE LABOR in PREGNANT PEOPLE.