Two Cases of Lead Poisoning due to Herb Medicinal Pills / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
;
: 1009-1015, 2005.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-115357
ABSTRACT
We encountered two children with lead poisoning who were administered herb medicinal pills recommended by their clergyman. These patients presented anemia and severe coliky abdominal pain, but no neurologic symptoms. For this reason, they were initially misdiagnosed with gastrointestinal hemorrhagic disease. However, we got a clue that they took herb medicinal pills. Finally, based on the assay of blood lead level, we made a correct diagnosis of lead poisoning in these patients. These patients underwent chelating therapy. Subsequently, the concentration of blood lead was decreased. Finally, we drew a conclusion that the possibility of lead poisoning must be considered in children who complained of colicky abdominal pain accompanying anemia. Here, we report two pediatric cases of lead poisoning with a review of literature.
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Main subject:
Abdominal Pain
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Colic
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Diagnosis
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Anemia
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Lead Poisoning
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Neurologic Manifestations
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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