Plumbism is caused by: (PGI June 2009)
Correct Answer: Lead poisoning
Description: Ans: A (Lead poisoning) Plumbism/Saturnism/Chronic Lead Poisoning: Short Review# Lead poisioning is nearly always of the chronic type.# Although chronic poisoning correctly describes prolonged exposure, manifestations often are acute.The main signs & symptoms are :Facial pallor Q -is one of the earliestQ & most consistent sign.Anaemia with punctuate basophiliaQLead line -Burtonian blue line Q (seen on only near dirty or carious teeth in upper jaw as an early sign Q.lt is due to epithelial deposits of sulphur granules) is seen on gums in 50-70% of cases# Colic & constipation QLead palsy & paralysisEncephalopathy QRenovascular manifestationsReproductive system manifestationsAlso knowSimilar blue lines are also seen in : Hg, Cu , Ag , Bi & Fe poisoning0
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