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Research Article

Lead Poisoning Diagnosed by Abdominal X Rays

Pages 107-108 | Published online: 25 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

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 μg/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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