[Argyria in children].
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.
Capoen
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Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire, Rouen.
Boullie
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Mallet
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D000293:Adolescent; D001129:Argyria / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects
L'argyrie chez l'enfant.