Severe Lead Poisoning from an Imported Clothing Accessory: “Watch” Out for Lead
- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology
- Vol. 34 (3) , 329-333
- https://doi.org/10.3109/15563659609013798
Abstract
Case Report: A case of severe lead poisoning following ingestion of an imported clothing accessory is reported. The child presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, and anemia but did not develop encephalopathy. Results: Prompt removal of the object in conjunction with whole bowel irrigation and chelation therapy led to a favorable outcome.Keywords
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