title: [Apropos of the 18th case of bismuth encephalopathy recognized in Belgium].
abstract: The authors present a typical case of bismuth encephalopathy detected in 1982. The patient was given oral insoluble bismuth salts for 20 years. Blood bismuth level was regularly measured (twice a year). No pathologic level was ever noted before she developed the intoxication. Up to now, only few reports are known in Belgium. Measures to prevent this encephalopathy are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001530:Belgium; D001729:Bismuth / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D003248:Constipation / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D001729:Bismuth
vernacular_title: A propos du dix-huitième cas connu d'encéphalopathie au bismuth en Belgique.