Abstract

Lead poisoning is a medical condition caused by increased levels of the heavy metal lead in the body, generally resulting from environmental exposure. Lead poisoning can cause a variety of symptoms which vary depending on the individual and the duration of lead exposure; lead poisoning is more noxious to children than adults, because it can damage the brain and nerve development of children.We report a case of lead poisoning in a 5-year-old girl caused by accidental ingestion of a metal ring. Simultaneously, the child showed anemia, encephalopathy, and peripheral neuropathy with albuminocytological dissociation mimicking Guillain-Barré syndrome.This case suggests that anemia with signs of peripheral and central nervous system damage could be considered as a possible manifestation of lead poisoning in children.

Autore Pugliese

• De Giacomo Andrea , Dicuonzo Franca , Margari Lucia , Petruzzelli Maria Giuseppina

Tutti gli autori

• DE GIACOMO A.;DICUONZO F.;MARGARI L.;PETRUZZELLI M.G.

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Anno di pubblicazione

2012

ISSN

0174-304X

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2

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2

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