J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1996 ; 34(1): 107-8.

Lead poisoning diagnosed by abdominal X-rays.

Kulshrestha MK.

City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

BACKGROUND: Adult lead poisoning due to ingested lead is uncommon. CASE REPORT: A 27-year-old woman had abdominal pain with radiodensities of the bowel contents and a blood lead of 70 micrograms/dL. A traditional medicine, Deshi Dewa, consumed as a fertility pill was incriminated. CONCLUSION: Densities on abdominal X-ray may indicate ingested lead.