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This report summarizes chelation management of lead poisoning occurring during sequential pregnancies. Several aspects make this case unusual; firstly recurrent lead poisoning, secondly treatment with succimer, the use of which is very rarely reported in pregnancy, and thirdly the presence of co-existent vitamin D deficiency and hyperparathyroidism, both potential contributors to bone lead release.

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Chelation during pregnancy hyperparathyroidism lead poisoning neonatal lead poisoning succimer

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Chelation during sequential pregnancies: A case report with a twist

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