title: Lead Poisoning From a Ceramic Jug Presenting as Recurrent Abdominal Pain and Jaundice.
abstract: Lead poisoning may present with non-specific symptoms that may result in unnecessary investigations. We report a case of acute lead poisoning in a previously healthy 28-year-old man who presented with recurrent abdominal pain, jaundice, constipation, and weight loss. An extensive diagnostic work-up was completed with inconclusive results. A detailed history revealed an unusual source of lead exposure. Chelation therapy resulted in substantial clinical and biochemical improvement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Mahmod
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohamed
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Alejandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ugarte-Torres
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Horacio
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Groshaus
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rioux
authors.affiliation: Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS), Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yarema