Abnormal distribution of lead in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--reestimation of lead in the cerebrospinal fluid

J Neurol Sci. 1980 Dec;48(3):413-8. doi: 10.1016/0022-510x(80)90112-4.

Abstract

The lead concentration in CSF was determined by flameless atomic absorption spectrophotometry in 16 ALS patients and 22 control cases. The mean values were 0.69 +/- 0.55 (ALS) and 0.41 +/- 0.37 (controls), P < 0.01. This confirms our earlier findings of raised CSF lead levels in ALS but the present values are lower than previously reported for both ALS patients and controls.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lead / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Lead Poisoning / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Lead