Polyneuritis Lead

Lead polyneuritis

Lead hemorrhage polyneuritis is a chronic disease of the peripheral nervous system that occurs when exposed to lead vapors and dust for a long time.

The pathological process has many synonyms that designate its various manifestations: peripheral lepromatous choreisopeditis, Hankin's disease, Santa Lucia-Segal syndrome (Sandlustinal), etc. The main disease developing in professional contacts with lead dust and fumes is a special type polyradiculoneuropathy type A.

The syndrome may develop over several months



**Lead polyneuritis** is a syndrome of peripheral nerve damage due to lead intoxication. Causes of lead neuropathies may include eating homemade or canned foods containing lead and cocaine compounds, smoking drugs made from hand-rolled hookahs, inhaling dust, or being exposed to