Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning
Definition
5 ug/dL) is reported to lead to irreversible effects such as loss of cognition, shortening of attention span, alteration of behavior, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, hypertension, renal impairment, immunotoxicity and toxicity to the reproductive organs.
Also known as Lead intoxication, plumbism, saturnism — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD9 984.8 per MONDO
- ICD9 984.9 per MONDO
- MESH D007855 per MONDO
- Orphanet 330015 per MONDO
- SCTID 38342005 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dimercaprol | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Penicillamine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |