Difference between revisions of "Bones Metabolic - Pathology"

Revision as of 18:57, 27 February 2011

Lead can bind to mineral portion of bone and cartilage
In young animals ingesting large dose at once
- -> Lead induced malfunction of osteoclasts
- -> Transverse band of increased density on radiographs of metaphysis = "lead line" = growth retardation lattice

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-===Fluorine poisoning===
+===[[Fluorine Poisoning]]===
-*F is widespread in nature
-*Pastures may be contaminated by industrial processes (e.g. brick manufacture)
-*'''Acute poisoning''':
-**Gastroenteritis
-**Nephrosis
-*'''Chronic poisoning''':
-**''Dental abnormalities''
-***Intoxication during teeth development
-***Foci of poor enamel formation - yellow, dark brown/black, chalky
-***Irregular wear of teeth, chip easily
-**''Osteodystrophy = Fluorosis''
-***Generalised skeletal disturbance
-***Most affected are metatarsals and mandibles
-***Periosteal hyperostosis + endosteal bone resorption -> thickened bones with enlarged marrow cavities
-[[Category:Bones - Metabolic Pathology]]
-[[Category:Toxicology]]
 ===Lead poisoning===