Encephalopathy due to inorganic lead exposure in an adult

Jpn J Med. 1987 May;26(2):253-4. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine1962.26.253.

Abstract

A 30 years old male presented with acute gastrointestinal symptoms and encephalopathy. History, investigations and the response to chelator therapy led to the diagnosis of lead poisoning. Encephalopathy in an adult resulting from industrial exposure to inorganic lead are the main features of the case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Chelating Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lead Poisoning / diagnosis
  • Lead Poisoning / drug therapy
  • Lead Poisoning / etiology*
  • Male
  • Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis
  • Occupational Diseases / drug therapy

Substances

  • Chelating Agents