What is the diagnosis in this patient with abdominal pain?: (A) Amyloidosis, (B) Familial Mediterranean fever, (C) Lead poisoning, (D) Leukemia
Answer is C. Answer C. Lead poisoningThe blue lines evident on the gums are Burton's lines, which can be present in patients with lead poisoning. The diagnosis of occupational lead poisoning was confirmed by an elevated serum lead level. The patient recovered following chelation therapy.