Argyria after Silver Nitrate Intake: Case Report and Brief Review of Literature

Argyria is a condition characterized by pigmentary changes secondary to exposure to silver salts and its accumulation in skin, mucous membranes and annexes, which typically produces blue or gray-blue spots. A case of a male patient 62 years old, previously healthy, who has a blue-gray hyperpigmentat...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology 2015-09, Vol.60 (5), p.520-520
Main Authors: Molina-Hernandez, Alma Ileana, Diaz-Gonzalez, Jose Manuel, Saeb-Lima, Marcela, Dominguez-Cherit, Judith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Argyria
blue-gray pigmentation
Care and treatment
Case studies
Diagnosis
Dietary supplements
E-IJD Case Report
Health aspects
Microscopy
Patient outcomes
Pigmentation disorders
Risk factors
Silver
Silver nitrate
Skin
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Summary:Argyria is a condition characterized by pigmentary changes secondary to exposure to silver salts and its accumulation in skin, mucous membranes and annexes, which typically produces blue or gray-blue spots. A case of a male patient 62 years old, previously healthy, who has a blue-gray hyperpigmentation on the face, trunk and upper extremity, affecting sun-exposed areas is presented. He admitted having ingested silver nitrate for 5 years at a rate of 1 bottle per week, with the intent to kill microorganisms in his body.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.164427