| Title | [Lead poisoning--a case report] |
| Author(s) | Amundsen T, Naess IA, Hammerstrøm J, Brudevold R, Bjerve KS |
| Institution | Medisinsk klinikk, St. Olavs Hospital, 7006 Trondheim. tore.amundsen@medisin.ntnu.no |
| Source | Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2002 Jun 10; 122(15):1471-2. |
| MeSH | Bone Marrow Examination
Cooking and Eating Utensils
Diagnosis, Differential
English Abstract
Female
Humans
Lead Poisoning
Middle Aged
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| Abstract | Lead poisoning may cause irreversible health defects, including anaemia, central nervous system problems and various organ defects. We describe a patient with lead poisoning. A 54-year-old woman was admitted to hospital with anaemia and unspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. Peripheral blood smear and bone marrow aspirate showed basophilic stippling of erythrocytes suggestive of lead poisoning, which was confirmed by high concentrations of lead in her blood. The lead source was the glazing of a ceramic wine jug. Chelating therapy was started. Haemoglobin was normalised; the patient returned to work after nine months. Correct diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious health problems caused by lead poisoning. |
| Language | nor |
| Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Comment
Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 12185736 |
