Pain from a Bullet Lingers on: An Uncommon Case of Lead Toxicity

Pain from a Bullet Lingers on: An Uncommon Case of Lead Toxicity

Lead toxicity from a retained bullet as a cause for abdominal pain is rarely considered. Given its unpredictable latent period and nonspecific clinical symptoms, such cases are difficult to diagnose but may be fatal if unrecognized. We present the case of a 48-year-old man who presented with complai...

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Main Authors: Albin Abraham, Jaspreet Singh, Paul Mustacchia, Kaleem Rizvon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-05-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Lead toxicity
Intra-articular bullets
Abdominal pain
Chelation therapy
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/338843

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