A Case of Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2002, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The paper decribes the case of a forty-year-old male patient who was admitted with recurrent abdominal pain. Investigations revealed high levels of blood lead; symptoms responded promptly to treatment. The paper also reviews lead poisoning and its treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Faisal A. Al Temimi| Nizwa Hospital, P.0. Box 1222, RC. 611, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, Prasad George| Nizwa Hospital, P.0. Box 1222, RC. 611, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, Vinodkumar Ankarath| Nizwa Hospital, P.0. Box 1222, RC. 611, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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