Radiologie Aspects of Thallium Poisoning

    May 1963 in “ Radiology ”
    Oscar Grunfeld, Luis Perez Aldana, Gerardo Hinostroza
    TLDR Thallium poisoning can be identified through radiological signs and treated effectively with B.A.L.
    The article 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 neurological issues, and later developed alopecia. A dense abdominal shadow was noted on a roentgenogram, leading to the suspicion of thallium poisoning, which was confirmed through spectrophotometric analysis of biological samples. The patient admitted to ingesting thallium-containing paste following a personal dispute. Treatment with 200 mg of B.A.L. (2,3-dimercaptopropanol) daily for 15 days resulted in progressive improvement.
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