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Severe lead poisoning from an imported clothing accessory: "watch" out for lead
D Esernio-Jenssen1, A Donatelli-Guagenti, H C Mofenson
1Division of General Pediatrics, North Shore University Hospital, Great Neck, NY 11020, USA.
Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1996
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.