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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-05-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/338843 |