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What gives lesions color?

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Blood
melanin
foreign material

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Pigmentation Caused By Blood (2)

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Intrascular: blanches
Extravascular: does not blanch

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Diascopy tests for

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whether a lesion is vascular (inflammatory) or nonvascular (nevus) or hemorrhagic (petechia or purpura).

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Hemangioma

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Not present at birth
Tumor of infancy that has rapid growth and endothelial cell proliferation
Gradual involution

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Venus malformation

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Present at birth and persist through life

Anomalies of blood vessels without endothelial proliferation

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Hemangioma treatment

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Will regress on their own

Systemic corticosteroids may help reduce size

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Venus malformation

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Small lesion: no treatment

Large lesions: sclerosing agent and later resection

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STURGE-WEBER ANGIOMATOSIS

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Born with vascular malformation of face known as port wine stain
Non-hereditary

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Leptomeningeal angioimas on ipsilateral cerebral cortex may cause

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convulsive disorder or mental retardation

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port wine stain + meningeal angiomas + seizures + mental retardation

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STURGE-WEBER SYNDROME

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PORT WINE STAIN (NEVUS FLAMMEUS):

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vascular malformation seen in 0.3-1.0% of newborns

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STRUGE-WEBER ANGIOMATOSIS treatment

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Flashlamp pulsed dye laser can improve esthetics of facial/oral port wine nevi
Mental retardation/epilepsy may require neurosurgical treatment

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varix is? common in? loss of what? blanch or non-blanch? common location? treatment?

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Abnormally dilated and tortuous veins
Common in older adults
Loss of connective tissue tone supporting vessels
Usually blanch, but will not if thrombosis occurs
Common location: sublingual varix
Txt: none needed. May be removed for esthetics

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Firm, nontender, blue-purple nodule describes a

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varix

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KAPOSI’S SARCOMA caused by? seen in? appears? occur on? treatment?

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Vascular neoplasm
Caused by human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)
Seen in association with HIV
Painless blue-purple macules/plaques on surface of skin
Oral lesions generally occur on the palate
Treatment: Chemotherapy or Radiation therapy

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SUBMUCOSAL HEMORRHAGE is a ? leads to? examples?

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Bruise from minor trauma
Leads to extravasated erythrocytes
PETECHIAE 
ECCHYMOSIS 
HEMATOMA
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PETECHIAE

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very small hemorrhages into skin, mucosa, serosa

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ECCHYMOSIS

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blood accumulation greater than 2 cm

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HEMATOMA

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accumulation produces a mass

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Keratinocytes histology? most common in? function? amt of cytokeratins increase as?

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are stratified squamous epithelial cells. Most common cell in epidermis. Function is to produce intermediate filaments called cytokeratins. Amount of cytokeratins increases as the cells move upward.

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melanocytes produce

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melanin

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Langerhans cells are

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antigen presenting

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Merkel cells are

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neuroendocrine cells involved in tactile sensation

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Oral mucosa and skin contain __ distinct cell types in surface epithelium

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Children Love Getting Sun Block
``` Stratum Corneum Stratum Lucidum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Spinosum Stratum Basale Dermis ```
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Melanocytes synthesize ____ & inject it into _____
melanin; keratinocytes
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Melanocytes synthesize melanin pigment in _____.
melanosomes
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Is melanin more present in keratinocytes or melanocytes?
keratinocytes
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Number of melanocytes per unit area of skin varies from one part of body to another but is independent of ___. Differences in skin color are due to differences in the _____ .
race; number of melanin granules in keratinocytes
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Melanin granules accumulate above region of ____ ___to protect genetic material from damage by ____ radiation.
keratinocyte nuclei; ultraviolet
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Ephelis
Freckle
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Ephelis--present region of
increased melanin production
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Ephelis receptor?
Melanocortin-1-receptor gene (MC1R)
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Ephelis more pronounced after?
sun exposure
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Oral Melanotic Macule-Brown, mucosal discoloration due to?
increased melanin production
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Oral Melanotic Macule-shape?
FLAT = Not thickened or raised
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Oral Melanotic Macule unlike epelis because
not related to sun exposure
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Oral Melanotic Macule has potential for premalignant?
No premalignant potential
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Hypermelanosis (in oral melanotic macule and freckle)
Hyperactivity of melanocytes
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management: Oral Melanotic MaculeSmall unchanging ____ lesions _____ and with ____borders can be followed. Otherwise, biopsy.
nonthickened; uniform in color; regular
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Melanoacanthoma--exclusive to? Often demonstrate? Management?
African Americans; Often demonstrate rapid growth; biopsy to rule out melanoma
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ACQUIRED MELANOCYTIC NEVUS is proliferation of
nevus cells and melanocytes
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nevus refers to
malformation of the skin and mucosa
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3 types of nevus
junctional nevus compound nevus intramucosal nevus
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Oral Melanocytic Nevus Managment
Oral nevus is considered premalignant & should be completely excised
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Can melanoma always be distinguished from a nevus from a clinical basis?
NO
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CONGENITAL MELANOCYTIC NEVUS: seen in __ of newborns
1%
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GIANT HAIRY NEVUS:
extensive hypertrichosis within congenital nevus.
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Giant hairy nevus when very prominent can be called (2)
bathing trunk nevus or garment nevus
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HALO NEVUS: halo is result of
nevus cells destruction by immune system
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BLUE NEVUS--Proliferation of melanocytes deep within the? Seen almost always in the?
CT; palate;
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Second most common nevus in the mouth?
Blue nevus
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MELANOMA OF SKIN--___ neoplasm?
malignant;
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Melanoma of the skin major causative factor?
Damage from UV radiation
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Melanoma of skin- is acute or chronic sun exposure of greater importance?
acute
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Melanoma of the skin-risk factors?
Fair complexion and light hair Tendency to sunburn easily Indoor occupation with outdoor recreational habits Personal/family history of melanoma History of dysplastic or congenital nevus
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Melanoma--On skin (90%), due to?
acute sun damage
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Most common skin cancers--1-3?
1# Basal Cell Carcinoma 2# Squamous Cell Carcinoma 3#Melanoma
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Where can melanoma occur?
anywhere
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Melanoma Growth Pattern (2)
Radial (horizontal) growth phase Vertical growth phase
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Melanoma Radial Growth Phase- Melanoma cells are present along the epidermal-dermal junction and grow? can remain in this phase for? does melanoma metastasize during this time?
laterally; years; NO
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Melanoma Vertical Growth Phase--Melanoma cells grow? can cells metastasize?
downward into the dermis; YES
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Melanoma- Four clinicopathologic types exist:
Superficial spreading melanoma Nodular melanoma Lentigo maligna melanoma Acral (mucosal) lentiginous melanoma
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The most common type of melanoma
Superficial Spreading Melanoma
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Superficial Spreading Melanoma can occur in what population?
young adults
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SUPERFICIAL SPREADING: ___ of cutaneous lesions
70%
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SUPERFICIAL SPREADING
Macule with variety of colors, may be slightly elevated. Interscapular area of males, back of legs of females
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Nodular Melanoma--appears? grows? exists in what growth phase?
Appears as a dome-shaped, darkly pigmented nodule. Grows rapidly Exists in the vertical growth phase from the beginning, thus tends to be deeply invasive.
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Nodular Melanoma-___% of skin melanomas, 1/3 of these in_____area. No radial growth phase. Usually deeply pigmented, but can sometimes be _____
15; head and neck; nonpigmented
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Lentigo Maligna Melanoma associated with?
chronic sun exposure
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Lentigo Maligna Melanoma occurs most commonly?
on the face of older adults
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-Lentigo Maligna Melanoma typically appears as one or more darkly pigmented nodules arising in a ____
solar lentigo
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The most slowly growing melanoma—may remain in the radial growth phase for years is?
Lentigo Maligna Melanoma
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Solar Lentigo Clinical Features--> 90% of ____? appearance? occurs on? pigmentation is? no change with exposure to?
Caucasians over 70 yo; Brown (nonthickened) macule, larger than a freckle. Occurs on chronically sun-exposed skin especially cheeks and dorsal surface of hands; Pigmentation is constant; no change with exposure to UV light
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LENTIGO MALIGNA: ___% of cases. Develops from _____. Almost exclusive on? growth time?
5-10; precursor lesion; sun-exposed skin of fair-complexioned older adults; Very slow radial growth (15y).
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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma most common in?
African-Americans
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Melanomas of oral mucosa, palms, soles, nail beds.
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
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Most common in blacks and orally. Develops on palms of the hands, soles of the feet, subungually, and mucous membranes
ACRAL (MUCOSAL) LENTIGINOUS
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Melanoma: Treatment?
Treatment is surgical excision. Radiation therapy is of limited value. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy are evolving.
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Melanoma: Prognosis?
The most important prognostic indicator is the histologic depth of invasion. Melanomas less than 0.75 mm thick have almost 100% 5-year survival.
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``` Melanoma Survival, 10 years-Breslow Depth of Invasion 0.00 to 0.75mm? 0.76 to 1.69mm? 1.70 to 3.59mm? > 3.59mm? ```
0.00 to 0.75mm 98% 0.76 to 1.69mm 89% 1.70 to 3.59mm 67% > 3.59mm 43%
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Clark Method of Staging-Stage 1?
melanoma in situ (no invasion)
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Clark Method of Staging-Stage 2?
tumor in papillary dermis
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Clark Method of Staging-Stage 3?
tumor to junction papillary and reticular dermis
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Clark Method of Staging-Stage 4?
tumor in reticular dermis
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Clark Method of Staging-Stage 5?
tumor in subcutaneous tissue
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Clark level 1
96%
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Clark level 2
96%
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Clark level 3
90%
90
Clark level 4
67%
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Clark level 5
26%
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Melanoma- Areas of poor prognosis:
``` BANS Interscapular area of the BACK Posterior upper ARM Posterior and lateral NECK SCALP ```
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ORAL MELANOMA begins as?
Begins as brown-black macule
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Clinical Features of Melanoma
``` ABCDE Asymmetry Border irregularity Color variation Diameter greater than 6mm Evolving ```
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Benign and malignant melanocytic lesions may be clinically______ in the oral cavity
indistiguishable
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The only certain method of excluding malignant melanoma is ______.
excisional biopsy
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Melanoma Survival Rates: Oral 5-year?
Oral | 5-year: 13-22%
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PHYSIOLOGIC PIGMENTATION occurs due to
increased production of melanin
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Oral pigmentation is similar in intensity to
skin pigmentation
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Gastro-intestinal features where? Intestinal obstruction to due? GI malignancy percentage and age?
``` Intestinal polyposis (not premalignant) Intestinal obstruction due to intussusception GI malignancy: 33% by age of 60 ```
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Oral lesions seen in 90% of the patients found in? size? appearance?
Vermillion zone, labial/buccal mucosa, and tongue | 1-4 mm blue-gray macules
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ADDISON’S DISEASE is brought on by?
Insufficient production of adrenal corticosteroid hormones (mineralcorticoids, cortisol)
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Destruction of the adrenal cortex or pituitary gland dysfunction
ADDISON’S DISEASE
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HOW DOES ADDISON’S CAUSE BRONIZING?
Increased adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates melanocytes (primary, not secondary)
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HOW DOES SMOKING CAUSE PIGMENTATION OF THE ORAL SOFT TISSUES?
Stimulation of melanocyte activity by tobacco
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MELASMA aka
the mask of pregnancy
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Melasma appearance and location
Irregular, symmetric, brown macules on sun-exposed face and lips
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Melasma may also occur with use of
oral contraceptives
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Drug-Induced Pigmentation (6)
Anti-malarial drugs used for systemic lupus Anti-psychotic: chlorpromazine, clozapine Medications for AIDS: AZT Tetracycline associated hairy tongue Minocyclines (Minocin): discoloration of bone -> discoloration of oral mucosa; also teeth Chemotherapeutic drugs
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NEUROFIBROMATOSIS-clinical appearance? (4)
Multiple “café au lait” freckles Axillary freckling Multiple neurofibromas Lisch nodules
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Café au Lait Spots similar lesions seen in
Polyostotic Fibrous dysplasia
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Heavy metal pigmentation due to what type of metal?
Arsenic, bismuth, platinum, lead, silver and mercury
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LEAD AND BISMUTH: blue-gray line along gingival margin. Lead =
Burton’s line
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ARGYRIA aka
chronic silver intoxication
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ARGYRIA appearance
diffuse greyish discoloration, especially in sun-exposed areas X-men!!!

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