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V M Khosla

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Lead poisoning. A comprehensive review and report of a case.

Lead, a ubiquitous heavy metal which has realized increased use, can cause poisoning by environmental contamination in either its organic or its inorganic form. Lead poisoning can be either acute or chronic, with the latter being the more common. The clinical signs and symptoms of lead poisoning are nonspecific, resulting in a difficult diagnostic problem, especially when it is not industrially related. On occasions, the dentist or oral surgeon may be the first to see an afflicted patient because of oral manifestations.

Adult

Delayed rupture of the spleen in a patient with mandibular fracture.

A case of blunt abdominal trauma with subsequent damage to and rupture of the spleen is presented. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and sequelae and complications of injury are discussed. This case report demonstrates the insidious nature of trauma to the spleen and the ultimate dangers of delayed rupture. Treatment and disposition of the case are discussed and recommendations for physical examination of the patient who has suffered trauma to the abdomen are outlined.

Adult

Cherubism.

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Adult