LEAD-POISONING DIAGNOSED BY ABDOMINAL X-RAYS

Authors
KULSHRESTHA MK
Citation
Mk. Kulshrestha, LEAD-POISONING DIAGNOSED BY ABDOMINAL X-RAYS, Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology, 34(1), 1996, pp. 107-108
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Toxicology
Journal title
Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology → ACNP
ISSN journal
07313810
Volume
34
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
107 - 108
Database
ISI
SICI code
0731-3810(1996)34:1<107:LDBAX>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Background: Adult lead poisoning due to ingested lead is uncommon. Cas e Report: A 27-year-old woman had abdominal pain with radiodensities o f the bowel contents and a blood lead of 70 mu g/dL. A traditional med icine, Deshi Dewa, consumed as a fertility pill was incriminated. Conc lusion: Densities on abdominal X ray may indicate ingested lead.