Severe lead poisoning from an imported clothing accessory: "watch" out for lead.
METHODS
A case of severe lead poisoning following ingestion of an imported clothing accessory is reported. The child presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, and anemia but did not develop encephalopathy.


RESULTS
Prompt removal of the object in conjunction with whole bowel irrigation and chelation therapy led to a favorable outcome.
Esernio-Jenssen
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Division of General Pediatrics, North Shore University Hospital, Great Neck, NY 11020, USA.
Donatelli-Guagenti
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Mofenson
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003020:Clothing; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010842:Pica / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging