Korean J Dermatol.
2007 Oct;45(10):1087-1089.
A Case of Generalized Argyria Caused by Ingestion of Silver Solution
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. dkdm2081@dankook.ac.kr
Abstract
- Argyria is a rare skin discoloration caused by silver deposition. We report a case of generalized argyria caused by ingestion of silver solution in a 63-year-old man. He had diffuse slate gray discoloration of sun-exposed skin, prominent face, neck and V of the chest. The histopathologic findings showed brown black granules deposited in the basement membrane zone of eccrine glands, pilosebaceous units, arteriolar wall and dermal elastic fibers.
