Lanthanum-Induced Radiopaque Intestinal Precipitates: A Potential Cause of Intestinal Foreign Bodies

Lanthanum carbonate is a commonly prescribed oral phosphate binder for use in patients with acute or chronic kidney disease. The elemental form of lanthanum is a soft metal, which will appear radiopaque on a standard X-ray radiograph. This case report illustrates the potential for Lanthanum to masqu...

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Main Authors: Jason Galo, Bianca Madrid, Warren Kupin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1298674
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