title: Encephalopathy due to inorganic lead exposure in an adult.
abstract: A 30 years old male presented with acute gastrointestinal symptoms and encephalopathy. History, investigations and the response to chelator therapy led to the diagnosis of lead poisoning. Encephalopathy in an adult resulting from industrial exposure to inorganic lead are the main features of the case.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002614:Chelating Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D002614:Chelating Agents