Journal article
Pregnancy, Pica, Pottery, and Pb (Lead)
Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Vol.15(5), pp.445-450
10/1996
DOI: 10.3109/10915819609018013
Abstract
A case of occult lead poisoning during pregnancy resultant from ingestion of shards of Mexican pottery is presented. Pica, although not uncommon in certain cultures, may not be readily admitted to by patients. This poisoning resulted from the practice of pica in the face of iron deficiency and pregnancy in a young Mexican–American mother. Intentional ingestion of fired, lead-glazed pottery has not been heretofore described as a manifestation of pica or cause of lead poisoning. However, this practice must be considered, especially in Hispanic mothers.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Pregnancy, Pica, Pottery, and Pb (Lead)
- Creators
- Laurence J. Fuortes - University of IowaDoug Weismann - University Occupational Health Service and Departments of Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, and Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.Jennifer Niebyl - University of IowaRita Gergely - University Occupational Health Service and Departments of Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, and Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.Stephen Reynolds - University Occupational Health Service and Departments of Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, and Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Vol.15(5), pp.445-450
- DOI
- 10.3109/10915819609018013
- ISSN
- 0730-0913
- eISSN
- 1092-874X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/1996
- Academic Unit
- Occupational and Environmental Health; Internal Medicine; Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Record Identifier
- 9984363666202771
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