Lead toxicitity may be associated with ALS. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

[Lead intoxication and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].

Abstract Source:

Rev Neurol (Paris). 1998 May;154(4):345-7. PMID: 9773065

Abstract Author(s):

P Couratier, P Bernet-Bernady, T Truong, E Lagrange, P M Preux, G Lachatre, J M Vallat

Article Affiliation:

Service de Neurologie, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges.

Abstract:

A seventy-six-year-old patient developed a bulbar form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, after chronic lead intoxication from drinking water. Treatment with 2,3 dimercaptosuccinic acid was administered for six months and had no effect on clinical course. We discuss the imputability of lead as a possible etiological factor.

Article Published Date : May 01, 1998
Study Type : Human: Case Report
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Diseases : Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis : CK(800) : AC(213), Bulbar palsy : CK(13) : AC(2)
Problem Substances : Lead : CK(688) : AC(229)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Neurotoxic : CK(2839) : AC(703)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Bulbar palsy

Toxic Ingredients

Lead

Adverse Pharmacological Actions

Neurotoxic

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