Temporary increase in chromosome breakage in an infant prenatally exposed to lead

An infant exposed to high levels of lead in utero was found to have increased numbers of cells with chromosome breaks in blood samples obtained at 6 weeks and 3 months of life. Later samples did not show significant abnormality. Physical and neurological examinations of the patient up to 18 months o...

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Published in:Human genetics 1980-02, Vol.53 (2), p.201
Main Authors: Qazi, Q H, Madahar, C, Yuceoglu, A M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Chromosome Aberrations
Edetic Acid - therapeutic use
Female
Fetus - drug effects
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Lead - blood
Lead Poisoning - complications
Maternal-Fetal Exchange
Pica
Pregnancy
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Summary:An infant exposed to high levels of lead in utero was found to have increased numbers of cells with chromosome breaks in blood samples obtained at 6 weeks and 3 months of life. Later samples did not show significant abnormality. Physical and neurological examinations of the patient up to 18 months of age gave results within normal limits.
ISSN:0340-6717
1432-1203
DOI:10.1007/BF00273496