Open AccessParticular etiology in a case of peripheral tetraparesis
Author(s) -
Gheorghe Gabriela S.,
Hodorogea Andreea S.,
Gheorghe Andrei C. D.,
Zaharia Ondin I. R.,
Neacsu Ovidiu,
Nanea Ioan Tiberiu,
Ciobanu Ana
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2157
Subject(s) - medicine , tetraparesis , etiology , anemia , disease , hemolysis , pathology , radiology , magnetic resonance imaging
Key Clinical Message Lead intoxication is a rare but potentially fatal disease without appropriate intervention. The diagnosis is often difficult because of various organs involvement. We report the case of nonprofessional lead intoxication manifested by tetraparesis, severe anemia, and hemolysis in a patient having also unknown beta thalassemia minor.