Lead induced peripheral neuropathy (PN)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Lead induced peripheral neuropathy (PN). Soldering, Oxyacetylene, Typesetting, Smelting, Burning batteries. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Lead exposure risks
- Soldering
- Oxyacetylene
- Typesetting
- Smelting
- Burning batteries
- Liquor distilled in lead pipes
- Lead contaminated opium
Lead neuropathy types
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Presentations
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Investigations
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Treatment
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References
- Ropper AH, Brown RH. Principles of Neurology Eighth edition. McGraw Hill New York 2005 p1132.
- Rubens O, Logina I, Kravale I, Eglite M, Donaghy M. Peripheral neuropathy in chronic occupational inorganic lead exposure: a clinical and electrophysiological study. JNNP 2001; 71:200-204.
- Mirzaei SMM, Akbari A, Mehrpour O, Zamani N. Lead toxicity due to ingestion of lead-contaminated opium in a patient presenting with motor neuropathy and upper limb paresis: a case report. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J 2018; 18:e529-e532.
