Lead Poisoning From a Ceramic Jug Presenting as Recurrent Abdominal Pain and Jaundice

Lead Poisoning From a Ceramic Jug Presenting as Recurrent Abdominal Pain and Jaundice

Lead poisoning may present with non-specific symptoms that may result in unnecessary investigations. We report a case of acute lead poisoning in a previously healthy 28-year-old man who presented with recurrent abdominal pain, jaundice, constipation, and weight loss. An extensive diagnostic work-up...

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Veröffentlicht in:ACG case reports journal 2016-01, Vol.3 (2), p.141-143
Hauptverfasser: Mohamed, Mahmod, Ugarte-Torres, Alejandra, Groshaus, Horacio, Rioux, Kevin, Yarema, Mark
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Lead poisoning may present with non-specific symptoms that may result in unnecessary investigations. We report a case of acute lead poisoning in a previously healthy 28-year-old man who presented with recurrent abdominal pain, jaundice, constipation, and weight loss. An extensive diagnostic work-up was completed with inconclusive results. A detailed history revealed an unusual source of lead exposure. Chelation therapy resulted in substantial clinical and biochemical improvement.
ISSN:2326-3253
2326-3253
DOI:10.14309/crj.2016.27