Lead poisoning diagnosed by abdominal X rays

被引:4
作者
Kulshrestha, MK
机构
[1] CITY HOSP NHS TRUST,BIRMINGHAM,W MIDLANDS,ENGLAND
[2] BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND EYE HOSP,BIRMINGHAM B3 2NS,W MIDLANDS,ENGLAND
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JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY-CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY | 1996年 / 34卷 / 01期
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10.3109/15563659609020243
中图分类号
R99 [毒物学(毒理学)];
学科分类号
100405 ;
摘要
Background: Adult lead poisoning due to ingested lead is uncommon. Case Report: A 27-year-old woman had abdominal pain with radiodensities of the bowel contents and a blood lead of 70 mu g/dL. A traditional medicine, Deshi Dewa, consumed as a fertility pill was incriminated. Conclusion: Densities on abdominal X ray may indicate ingested lead.
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