title: [Argyria in children].
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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire, Rouen.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Capoen
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Boullie
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mallet
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001129:Argyria / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects
vernacular_title: L'argyrie chez l'enfant.