[Microenvironmental lead poisoning].

Authors describe two cases of lead poisoning of unusual origin. A 43 year old male patient bought some waste metal in order to build a fence around his new house for saving money. He removed the old corroded coat of paint using a grinder without any protection. Consequently, he had got grave lead intoxication with colic and anemia. Another 34 year old unemployed male person moulded leaded chessmen in his own kitchen. This activity resulted in serious intoxication of the patient and highly increased lead absorption of the family members. In addition to the exploration of professional exposure the authors stress also the significance of the clearing up of occasional lead-related hobbies and home activities in case of lead intoxication of unknown origin.