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. 2025 Sep 5;13(9):e70872.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.70872. eCollection 2025 Sep.

Lead Toxicity: A Case Report of a Rare and Potentially Underdiagnosed Condition in Nepal

Ryan McHenry  1 , Sanjaya Karki  2 , Pradeep Maharjan  2 , Mirab Singh  2 , Shruti Thapa  3 , Rajan Basnet  4 , Yuvraj Basnet  2 , Neeraj Joshi  2
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Lead Toxicity: A Case Report of a Rare and Potentially Underdiagnosed Condition in Nepal

Ryan McHenry et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Lead poisoning is rare, but easily missed, with the highest burden of disease occurring in low-to-middle income countries. However, when diagnosed, appropriate treatment can prevent long-term morbidity. A case is presented, reinforcing the importance of thorough history-taking and international guidelines in successful treatment.

Keywords: abdominal pain; chemically‐induced disorders; chronic lead poisoning; low and middle income countries; poisoning; public health.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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