Radial neuropathy due to occupational lead exposure: Phenotypic and electrophysiological characteristics of five patients
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Peripheral neuropathy in chronic occupational inorganic lead exposure: a clinical and electrophysiological study.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Traditionally the neuromuscular disorder associated with lead poisoning has been purely motor. This study assessed peripheral nerve function clinically and electrophysiologically in 46 patients with neuropathic features out of a total population of 151 workers with raised blood and/or urinary lead concentrations. RESULTS Average duration of occupational exposure for ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0972-2327
DOI: 10.4103/0972-2327.53080