[Morphological changes in the nervous system in lead poisoning. I. Experimentally induced lead neuropathy].

Abstract

A morphological study on experimental model of lead (Pb) neuropathy (by the method of Pentschev, A., 1966) was described. Dense inclusions in Schwann's cells and satellite cells of the sensory ganglia were found by an electron microscope in the examined peripheral nerves (n. ischiadicus) and sensory ganglia (g. lumbale and g. trigeminale--Gasseri). These finding supported direct toxic action of Pb on these structures and proved their participation in the pathogenesis of developing neuropathy.