The possible toxical effect of heavy metals in the pathogenesis of brachial and lumbar plexopathies during heroin addiction has been previously hypothesized by some authors, but never detected. A 24-year-old man, addicted to heroin showed the clinical picture of a symmetrical brachial neuropathy, without other neurological involvement. Lead poisoning was detected in this patient and the chelating therapy induced a marked improvement of the clinical symptoms.

Antonini, G., Palmieri, G., Spagnoli, L.g., Millefiorini, M. (1989). Lead brachial neuropathy in heroin addiction. A case report. CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, 91(2), 167-170.

Lead brachial neuropathy in heroin addiction. A case report

PALMIERI, GIAMPIERO;SPAGNOLI, LUIGI GIUSTO;
1989-01-01

Abstract

The possible toxical effect of heavy metals in the pathogenesis of brachial and lumbar plexopathies during heroin addiction has been previously hypothesized by some authors, but never detected. A 24-year-old man, addicted to heroin showed the clinical picture of a symmetrical brachial neuropathy, without other neurological involvement. Lead poisoning was detected in this patient and the chelating therapy induced a marked improvement of the clinical symptoms.
1989
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/08 - ANATOMIA PATOLOGICA
English
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Heroin; Humans; Nervous System Diseases; Brachial Plexus; Adult; Substance-Related Disorders; Lead Poisoning; Male
Antonini, G., Palmieri, G., Spagnoli, L.g., Millefiorini, M. (1989). Lead brachial neuropathy in heroin addiction. A case report. CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, 91(2), 167-170.
Antonini, G; Palmieri, G; Spagnoli, Lg; Millefiorini, M
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