作者: Masutaka Furue , Takeshi Uenotsuchi , Kazunori Urabe , Takehiko Ishikawa , Masao Kuwabara
DOI: 10.1016/J.DESCS.2005.03.002
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摘要: Summary Background: Yusho is a type of food poisoning from rice bran oil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and various dioxins such as dibenzofurans (PCDFs). The victims suffered dermatological manifestations (acneform eruptions, comedones, etc.) in association systemic, ophthalmological, mucosal symptoms. Objective: To analyze the relationship between concentrations dioxins/PCBs subjective/objective complaints patients Yusho. Methods: We recently started to measure blood levels annual medical check-up patients. In addition, we reviewed clinical epidemiological findings elucidated over past 36 years by Study Group for Results conclusion: High amounts PCBs PCDFs are still present number majority laboratory findings, except triglyceride concentration, were within normal limits throughout course. However, mucocutaneous subjective symptoms, these symptoms correlated congeners. development therapeutic interventions warranted near future.