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

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Alma Ileana Molina-Hernandez, Jose Manuel Diaz-Gonzalez, Marcela Saeb-Lima, Judith Dominguez-Cherit
• Journal: Indian journal of dermatology (Indian J Dermatol) 2015 Sep-Oct Vol. 60 Issue 5 Pg. 520 ISSN: 1998-3611 [Electronic] India
• PMID: 26538722 (Publication Type: Journal Article)