Acute lead poisoning in children commonly presents with all of the following features except -: (A) Encephalopathy, (B) Cerebellar Ataxia, (C) Status epilepticus, (D) Peripheral neuropathy
Answer is D. Ans is 'd' i.e., Peripheral Neuropathy Acute lead poisoning The most serious manifestation of lead poisoning in children is ACUTE ENCEPHALOPATHY. Encephalopathy includes ? o Persistant vomiting o Papilloedema o Lethargy o Impaired consciousness and coma o Ataxia o Seizures o Irratibility Peripheral Neuropathy which is common in adults is rarely seen in children except with those of sickle cell disease.