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Hematology/Oncology

An Unusual Case of Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning can present with non-specific signs and symptoms.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Sassan Farjami, M.D., Ogleh Nesheiwat, M.D., Carol Karmen, M.D., and Robert G. Lerner, M.D.

Drs. Farjami, Nesheiwat and Karmen are physicians in the Department of Internal Medicine at New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center. They report no conflicts of interest. In the past three years, Dr. Lerner has been a speaker for Aventis, Novo Nordisk and Pharmacia.

Release Date: 10/04/2004

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the signs, symptoms and laboratory findings of lead poisoning

  • Discuss the diagnostic evaluation of lead poisoning

  • Discuss the treatment options and the management of patients with retained bullets.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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