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[Argyria in children]
Arch Fr Pediatr, 46: 1, 1989 Jan, 49-50
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- Abstract
- A case of argyria in a 14 year-old child caused by abuse of silver
containing pulveriser for sore throat is described. The distinctive skin blue gray
discoloration that occurs in argyria is due to deposition of silver. Pigmentation is permanent. Self
treatment is stigmatized.
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- Capoen SC; Boullie MC; Mallet E
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- Language of Publication
- French
- Original Title
- L'argyrie chez l'enfant.
- Address
- Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Centre
Hospitalo-Universitaire, Rouen.
- Unique Identifier
- 89227523
- MeSH Heading (Major)
- Argyria [*ET]
- MeSH Heading
- Adolescence, Case Report, English Abstract, Female, Human,
Self Medication [AE]
- Publication Type
- JOURNAL ARTICLE
REVIEW
REVIEW OF REPORTED CASES
- ISSN
- 0003-9764
- Country of Publication
- FRANCE
- Number Of References
- 10