Encephalopathy in a newborn due to prenatal lead exposure.
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.
Fleece
David M
DM
Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. fleeced@tuhs.temple.edu
Robinson
Nancy B
NB
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D020264:Lead Poisoning, Nervous System, Childhood / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D018811:Maternal Exposure; D011859:Radiography; D014481:United States