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Glossary Thallium Poisoning

exposure to thallium causes severe toxicity, including hair loss

Thallium poisoning, also known as thallium toxicity or thallotoxicosis, occurs when a person is exposed to thallium, a highly toxic heavy metal. Symptoms can include hair loss (alopecia), gastrointestinal distress, nerve damage, and even death if not treated promptly. Thallium was historically used in rat poisons and insecticides, but its use has been restricted due to its high toxicity.

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research Thallium poisoning. Diagnosis may be elusive but alopecia is the clue.

119 citations , June 1993 in “BMJ”

This article discusses the high toxicity and potential use of thallium as a poison, highlighted by two cases of intentional thallium poisoning.

research Thallium poisoning: emphasis on early diagnosis and response to haemodialysis

60 citations , February 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal”

In this report, it was noted that severe paresthesia, ophthalmoplegia, cerebellar and extrapyramidal signs, and alopecia can strongly indicate thallium poisoning, and haemodialysis may be beneficial even in the third week after poisoning.

research Clinical Manifestations and Management of Acute Thallium Poisoning

48 citations , January 2008 in “European Neurology”

This study demonstrated that acute thallium poisoning primarily manifests with gastrointestinal issues, polyneuropathy, and dermatological changes, and treatments like hemoperfusion and hemodialysis may improve symptoms.