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Appendectomy due to lead poisoning: a case-report.

S Mohammadi¹, Ah Mehrparvar, M Aghilinejad

¹Department of Occupational Medicine and Occupational Medicine Research Center of Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Hemmat highway, Tehran, Iran. sabermohammadi@gmail.com.

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (London, England)

|October 22, 2008

Summary

Occupational lead poisoning, a common hazard, is often misdiagnosed as acute abdomen, leading to unnecessary surgery. Early diagnosis through occupational history and prompt chelation therapy are crucial for prevention and treatment.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Toxicology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Lead poisoning is a significant occupational health risk, particularly in developing nations.
Lack of awareness regarding lead poisoning symptoms contributes to misdiagnoses and improper medical practices.
Acute abdominal pain is a common presentation that can mask underlying lead toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the diagnostic challenges of occupational lead poisoning presenting as acute abdomen.
To emphasize the importance of occupational history in diagnosing lead poisoning.
To underscore the need for appropriate management of lead poisoning.

Main Methods:

Case report of an adult battery worker presenting with abdominal colic.
Initial misdiagnosis and unnecessary appendectomy.
Subsequent diagnosis of lead poisoning confirmed by clinical presentation.
Treatment with a lead chelator, calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (CaNa2EDTA).

Main Results:

The patient experienced severe abdominal colic, initially leading to an appendectomy.
Lead poisoning was identified as the underlying cause after initial misdiagnosis.
Successful treatment was achieved with CaNa2EDTA, a lead chelator.
The case illustrates the potential for overlooked lead poisoning in acute abdominal presentations.

Conclusions:

Lead poisoning is frequently misdiagnosed as acute abdomen, potentially resulting in unnecessary surgical interventions.
Thorough occupational history taking is essential for accurate diagnosis of lead poisoning.
Occupational lead poisoning is a preventable condition and a major public health concern in developing countries.
Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment, including chelation therapy, are vital.