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Effects of Thallium Poisoning on Intellectual Function

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Christopher Thompson ,
J. Dent  and
P. Saxby
Christopher Thompson*
Affiliation:
Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School
J. Dent
Affiliation:
Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury
P. Saxby
Affiliation:
Aylesbury Vale Health Authority
*
∗St Dunstan's Road, London W6 8RP
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Abstract

A student of chemistry was treated for thallium poisoning. Seven months after his ingestion of thallium, intelligence tests were performed on the patient and his non-identical twin brother, who was of similar educational background. These indicated severe deterioration in intellectual function of the patient, particularly in memory and performance abilities. Tests 13 months after ingestion showed little general improvement.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 153 , Issue 3 , September 1988 , pp. 396 - 399
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1988 

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