TY - JOUR PY - 1992// TI - Metal fume fever JO - Annals of emergency medicine A1 - Offermann, P. V. A1 - Finley, C. J. SP - 872 EP - 875 VL - 21 IS - 7 N2 - Metal fume fever is an ancient occupational disease still encountered among metal workers. The delay between exposure and onset of non-specific symptoms makes this an elusive diagnosis. We present the case of a patient who developed symptoms several hours after welding. The historical background, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and self-limited course of this common, yet frequently unrecognized illness are discussed.

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