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Document Details : Title: Long term use of silver-containing nose drops resulting in systemic argyria Author(s): VAN DE VOORDE K, NIJSTEN T, SCHELFHOUT K, MOORKENS G, LAMBERT J Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Date: 2005 Pages: 33-35 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.60.1.2050440 Abstract : Generalized argyria is a silverintoxication that results in pigmentation due to deposition of silver in the skin and mucous membranes. Compared to several decades ago, argyria is now relatively rare. We report a case of generalized argyria after continous use of argyrophedrine nose drops in the last ten years. Argyria should be taken into consideration when a patient presents with a blue-grey discoloration of the skin, particulary in areas exposed to the sun. |
