Argyria
"Argyria" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A permanent ashen-gray discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva, and internal organs resulting from long-continued use of silver salts. (Dorland, 27th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D001129
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.621.166 C25.723.068
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Brandt D, Park B, Hoang M, Jacobe HT. Argyria secondary to ingestion of homemade silver solution. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Aug; 53(2 Suppl 1):S105-7.
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Granstein RD, Sober AJ. Drug- and heavy metal--induced hyperpigmentation. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1981 Jul; 5(1):1-18.