Three Cases of Acute Lead Poisoning. Analyses of Organs for Lead, and Observations on Polarographic Lead Determinations.

Karlog, Ole; Möller, Knud O.

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“…Acute toxicity may affect several organ systems including the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, the central nervous system, liver, and the hematopoietic system, resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, haemolytic anaemia, hepatitis, and minor neurologic dysfunction [14, 15]. Less commonly delirium and hallucinations [16], acute renal failure or death may occur [17]. …”

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Uncommon Sources and Some Unsual Manifestations of Lead Poisoning in a Tropical Developing Country

Rolston

2011

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Lead-containing cooking utensils, sometimes used in South Indian homes, and indigenous medications, widely used in India and increasingly in developed countries, may be responsible for lead intoxication in adults. We report chronic lead poisoning in five adult patients. Not all patients had abdominal colic, while dramatic weight loss, depression and encephalopathy were seen. Once recognized, lead poisoning is treatable and sometimes preventable. Response to chelation therapy with agents such as calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (CaEDTA) is impressive, although several courses of therapy may be necessary.

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Uncommon Sources and Some Unsual Manifestations of Lead Poisoning in a Tropical Developing Country

Rolston

2011

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Lead Poisoning During Pregnancy

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McIntire²

1964

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Acute Lead Poisoning in Two Users of Illicit Methamphetamine

Allcott¹

1987

JAMA

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Acute lead poisoning can present a difficult diagnostic dilemma, with symptoms that mimic those of hepatitis, nephritis, and encephalopathy. We report two cases in intravenous methamphetamine users who presented with abnormal liver function values, low hematocrit values, basophilic stippling of red blood cells, and elevated blood lead levels. Both patients excreted large amounts of lead in their urine after treatment with edetic acid, followed by resolution of their symptoms. Lead contamination was proved in one drug sample. Basophilic stippling of the red blood cells was the one key laboratory result that led to the definitive diagnosis in both cases.

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Three Cases of Acute Lead Poisoning. Analyses of Organs for Lead, and Observations on Polarographic Lead Determinations.

Cited by 23 publications

References 3 publications

Uncommon Sources and Some Unsual Manifestations of Lead Poisoning in a Tropical Developing Country

Uncommon Sources and Some Unsual Manifestations of Lead Poisoning in a Tropical Developing Country

Lead Poisoning During Pregnancy

Acute Lead Poisoning in Two Users of Illicit Methamphetamine

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