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OVERVIEW
Lead poisoning is a self descriptive condition.
WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?
Lead causes a decrease in heme synthesis by inhibiting ferrochelatase and ALA dehydratase.
WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?
Risk Factors:
Exposure to old lead pain (chipped paint in old houses)
Initial Presentation
CLINICAL WORKUP
Complete blood count can show microcytic anemia.
ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS
This archive compiles standardized exam questions that relate to this topic.
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