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A patient presented with Aldrich-Mee's lines which are characteristic of which heavy metal poisoning?

A
Lead
B
Mercury
C
Arsenic
D
Copper
High-Yield Explanation
Aldrich-Mee's lines: Hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles with irregular thickening of the nails and development of bands of opacity in the fingernails. It is seen in prolonged contact of Arsenic. Ref: The essentials of forensic medicine and toxicology by Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page 475

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