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P L Balestri1

  • 1Istituto di Clinica Medica II, Ospedale S. Chiara. Pisa.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|March 1, 1995
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Oligoelements and uremic encephalopathy are linked, impacting the central nervous system (CNS). This review explores how element imbalances cause complex neurological symptoms in uremia.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Toxicology
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Uremic encephalopathy is a rare central nervous system (CNS) complication of chronic kidney disease.
  • The role of trace elements (oligo-elements) in CNS disorders is increasingly recognized.
  • Understanding these connections is crucial for diagnosing and managing complex neurological symptoms.

Purpose:

  • To explore the potential pathogenetic links between specific oligo-elements and uremic encephalopathy.
  • To review existing data, including that of questionable scientific validity, on this rare CNS pathology.
  • To highlight the neuro-psychic effects and symptomatology arising from elemental imbalances.

Summary:

  • This work investigates the relationship between oligo-elements (e.g., Aluminum, Arsenic, Magnesium, Chromium, Manganese, Selenium) and uremic encephalopathy.

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  • It details the neuro-psychic behaviors and symptoms associated with both deficiencies and excesses of these elements.
  • The complex nature of these syndromes is emphasized, often obscured by uremia's numerous complications affecting the nervous system.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into the etiology of rare neurological disorders associated with kidney disease.
    • Highlights the importance of considering elemental imbalances in the differential diagnosis of uremic encephalopathy.
    • Contributes to a better understanding of neurotoxicology in the context of metabolic disturbances.