title: [Saturnism caused by skin absorption of a drug].
abstract: A case of chronic lead poisoning is described in a woman presenting with abdominal pain due to cutaneous absorption of a lead soap. We have found no other case of intoxication by this route in the literature.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009824:Ointments; D012869:Skin Absorption; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy; D012915:Soaps / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D009824:Ointments; D012915:Soaps; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D007854:Lead
vernacular_title: Saturnisme par résorption cutanée médicamenteuse.