Acute lead poisoning in children commonly presents with all of the following features except –
Correct Answer: Peripheral neuropathy
Description: Acute lead poisoning
The most serious manifestation of lead poisoning in children is ACUTE ENCEPHALOPATHY.
Encephalopathy includes -
Persistent vomiting
Ataxia
Papilloedema
Lethargy
Seizures
Impaired consciousness and coma
Irritability
Peripheral Neuropathy which is common in adults is rarely seen in children except with those of sickle cell disease.
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Pediatrics
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