Lead poisoning: Clinical features

Submitted by anley.kmc on Sat, 01/08/2009 - 14:17
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" AB CD EF "

  • A- anemia
  • B- basophilic stippling, burtonian line (on gums)
  • C- colic & constipation (most common feature- occurs in 85% of cases)
  • D- dry belly ache (ie., diarrhoea is rare), drops (foot drop & wrist drop), dyspepsia
  • E- encephalopathy (more common in children)
  • F- facial pallor (earliest sign)

 

Note: The late manifestations of lead poisoning are seen in cardiovascular, renal and reproductive systems.

 

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