Burtonian line (Lead line)

Burtonian line, also known as lead line is a clinical manifestation of chronic lead poisoning
It is a stippled blue line seen in 50-70% of patients with chronic lead poisoning
It is manifested as a bluish black line due to epidermal deposition of lead sulphate at the junction of the gums with the teeth (not seen on the teeth)
Similar pigmented lines are seen in poisoning with mercury, copper, silver, bismuth and iron poisoning
Other features of chronic lead poisoning include pallor (anemia), constipation, paralysis and lead encephalopathy

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chu August 9, 2011

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