Encephalopathy in a newborn due to prenatal lead exposure

Authors: Fleece, David M; Robinson, Nancy B

Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 43, Number 5, May 2007 , pp. 409-410(2)

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Abstract:

We present a case of neonatal seizures and encephalopathy with peripheral neuropathy. Long bone radiographs demonstrated sclerotic changes. Elevated serum lead concentrations were later found in both the child and mother, resulting in the diagnosis of neonatal encephalopathy secondary to prenatal lead exposure.

Keywords: lead; prenatal; neonatal; encephalopathy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01090.x

Affiliations: 1: Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Publication date: 2007-05-01