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X-ray of lead poisoning in a child

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Image of lead poisoining

Image courtesy of Paul Traughber, M.D., Boise, Idaho.

This X-ray shows white bands of lead collected in the growth plates of the knee joints of a child.

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Last Updated: 06/26/2008
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