Neurological Presentation of Lead Toxicity: A Case Report
Rakshit Gupta,
Praveen Kumar,
Suresh Gupta
Abstract:Acute encephalopathy, caused by infectious agents, metabolic or mitochondrial dysfunction, brain tumor, or prolonged exposure to toxic elements, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in young children. Lead encephalopathy that occurs due to prolonged lead ingestion or exposure in children is not uncommon, and many such cases have been reported in the past. This report shares the authors’ experience of the missed diagnosis of lead encephalopathy, its red flags, and its relation to pica as a root cau… Show more
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