Burton's line, also known as the Burton line or Burtonian line, is a clinical sign found in patients with chronic lead poisoning. It is a very thin, black-blue line visible along the margin of the …

The Burtonian line is defined as a stippled blue-colored line on the gingival surface i.e. the coupling place of gums and teeth, which is commonly seen in chronic lead poisoning. These …

Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, is a type of metal poisoning caused by lead in the body. [2] Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, …

Jan 2, 2024 · The more lead a person is exposed to, and the more time they are exposed to it, the greater the severity of the symptoms. In rare cases, individuals can develop a purplish …

Bluish gingival pigmentation, also known as Burtonian or lead line, at the gum tooth line of the patient. The patient has been admitted to our hospital's toxicology and poisoning department …

Jul 15, 2021 · His gums had bluish-gray lines (Burton’s lines; Figure 1). Laboratory results revealed that liver function, renal function, serum iron and ferritin levels and total iron-binding …

Lead intoxication (saturnism) caused by bullets or projectiles lodged in the human body is an under-diagnosed condition, that can be fatal if not recognized 1 - 3 . Projectiles lodged in the …

These small, punctate inclusions, derived from ribosomes or ribosomal RNA fragments, are classically associated with lead poisoning, but can also be observed in blood disorders such …

Dec 18, 2006 · This paper sketches the early history and remembers the important contribution of Henry Burton, who described the gums to be bordered by a narrow leaden-blue line, about the …

Lead is a multitargeted environmental toxicant that is capable of causing numerous acute and chronic illnesses. [2]The potential ill effects of lead can be traced back to the second century …