Interesting Cases of Wrist Drops and Foot Drops

Abstract Lead exposures occur through many routes to the human body in a wide range of occupations. Chronic lead exposure can lead to a myriad of symptoms and signs. The most common manifestations are neurological. In our case series, we found chronic lead toxicity presenting as wrist drops and foot drops. Cases also had anemia and liver dysfunction. Occupational history is very important in wrist drops and foot drops to suspect plumbisms as serum lead level is not available everywhere. We have also observed that outdoor-based penicillamine treatment is efficacious.