A rare case report of lead encephalopathy due to high blood lead level.

Authors :: Masbough F
Shadnia S
Rahimi M
Roshanzamiri S
Evini PE
Mostafazadeh B
Source :: Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2023 Jul 05; Vol. 11 (7), pp. e7663. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 05 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Here we report a case of lead poisoning having a serum lead level of 412 mcg dL <superscript>-1</superscript> who presented with decreasing level of consciousness and recurrent seizures. He responded well to treatment with chelation therapy.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing or conflict of interests.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)