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Acute arsenic toxicity--an opaque poison

J R Gray et al., 1989

Can Assoc Radiol J, 40(4), 226-227

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Abstract

We report a patient with fatal acute arsenic poisoning presenting as vomiting and diarrhea with the finding of intra-abdominal radiopacities on radiographs. These represent the classic features of acute arsenic toxicity and are detailed here as a reminder to others facing a similar puzzling patient with this potentially treatable poisoning.

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General OB/GYN > Case Reports > ToxicologyDiagnostics > Radiology > Abdominal Radiograph Findings
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Gray, J. R., Khalil, A., & Prior, J. C. (1989). Acute arsenic toxicity--an opaque poison. *Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes*, *40*(4), 226-227.

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