Formaldehyde in textiles as a possible cause of arthritis and angioedema
Jensen, O.C.; Bach, B.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 154(3): 141-142
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 1738955 Document Number: 400025
A case of arthritis and angioedema which developed on occupational exposure to formaldehyde in textiles is described. Possible pathological mechanisms are discussed. The suspicion that an unknown immunological reaction may be the cause is raised.
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