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Sickle cell disease and plumbism in children
Author(s) -
Issaivanan Magimairajan,
Ahmed Rafat,
Shekher Monica,
EsernioJenssen Debra,
Manwani Deepa
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.21919
Subject(s) - medicine , pica (typography) , lead poisoning , dysfunctional family , ingestion , disease , micronutrient , pediatrics , psychiatry , pathology , world wide web , computer science
Abstract Childhood lead poisoning is common, affects multiple organs and is preventable. Co‐existence of plumbism and sickle cell disease (SCD) is uncommon, with major overlap in signs and symptoms. We describe a patient with SCD and plumbism. Dysfunctional eating patterns may cause ingestion and increased absorption of lead in these patients. Routine screening for pica and other dysfunctional eating habits with appropriate behavioral interventions is emphasized. Annual screening for lead in patients with SCD of all ages (1–21years) and supplementation of micronutrients like zinc and iron in deficient cases may help prevent plumbism in these patients. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2009;52:653–656. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.