Lead poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
What is the classic presentation of lead poisoning?
A
Abdominal pain and peripheral neuropathy - mainly motor
Neuropsychiatric symptoms
Blue lines on gum margin
2
Q
What would a diagnostic level of blood lead?
A
> 10
3
Q
What is seen on bloods with lead poisoning?
A
Microcytic anaemia
Basophilic stippling, clover leaf morphology
4
Q
What is the management of lead poisoning?
A
DMSA
D-penicillamine
EDTA
Dimercaprol