Pellets in the Eye: Cerebral Aneurysm and Encephalomyeloneuropathy as Presenting Syndromes

Lead poisoning following retained gunshot pellets resulting in recurrent episodes of encephalomyeloneuropathy is rare and association of intracranial aneurysm with lead poisoning is interesting. The case report describes about a 58-year ayurvedic doctor who was hospitalized for recurrent abdominal pain and limb weakness appearing spontaneously and improving in a few days to weeks. He had 20 such attacks in last 30  years starting at 25 years after the gunshot wound that resulted in retention of 2 lead pellets in his skull.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 2, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Sanjeev K. Bhoi, Suprava Naik, Jayantee Kalita, Usha K. Misra Tags: Case Report Source Type: research