Radiological Aspects of Thallium Poisoning
May 1963
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Radiology
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Studysummary This article reports on five cases of thallium poisoning seen at Hospital Dos de Mayo, Lima, Peru, highlighting the clinical symptoms and diagnostic features observed, including a case confirmed through various laboratory tests.
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The document discusses five cases of thallium poisoning encountered at the Hospital Dos de Mayo in Lima, Peru, over 1.5 years, focusing on the radiological aspects. One case involved a 22-year-old male who presented with symptoms such as anorexia, pain, and paresthesias, and later developed alopecia. A dense abdominal shadow was noted on a roentgenogram, indicating increased liver radiopacity. Thallium poisoning was confirmed through spectrophotometric analysis of biological samples after the patient admitted to ingesting thallium-containing paste. Treatment with 200 mg of B.A.L. (2,3-dimercaptopropanol) daily for 15 days led to progressive improvement.
