Blue Gums and a Bellyache

A patient presents with Abdominal pain. A physical exam reveals a strange blue line on the gums. What is the underlying diagnosis? Explore this classic case.

Lead poisoning


What is the diagnosis in this patient with abdominal pain?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Amyloidosis
Familial Mediterranean fever
Lead poisoning
Leukemia
Scurvy

Abdominal pain, Burton’s lines, Chelation Therapy, Lead poisoning, Toxicology

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