Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)
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J Trace Elem Med Biol · Sep 2019
Lead poisoning due to ingestion of lead-contaminated opium: A diagnostic study on patients' imaging findings.
Our study attempts to determine if for patients following ingestion of lead-contaminated opium, radiographs [plain X-ray (KUB)] or unenhanced computed tomography (CT scan) of the abdomen may be predictive of lead poisoning. ⋯ In suspected cases of lead exposure due to ingested opium, and if BLL is not readily available, a positive imaging result may guide radiologists and physicians to consider lead poisoning.