Burton's line
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Etiology
- chronic lead poisoning
Pathology
- occurs as a result of lead reacting with oral bacteria metabolites
Clinical manifestations
- gray line along the margins of the lower gums
Laboratory
- elevated lead in blood
Notes
- case report of lead contaminated opium chewed by patient for to years (17 mg of lead per 1 g of opium)[1]
* lead may sometimes be added to opium to increase its weight when sold
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References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Helmich F, Lock G. Burton's Line from Chronic Lead Intoxication. N Engl J Med 2018; 379:e35. Nove 8, 2018 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30403939 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1801693