Chrysiasis after low-dose gold and UV light exposure.
We describe a case of chrysiasis in a 54-year-old woman. The diagnosis was confirmed by light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and radiographic microanalysis. The condition developed after a relatively low dose of gold. We propose that chrysiasis developed because of the patient's exposure to the intense UV light in Australia.
Fleming
C J
CJ
Department of Dermatology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
Salisbury
E L
EL
Kirwan
P
P
Painter
D M
DM
Barnetson
R S
RS
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006052:Gold Sodium Thiomalate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D006052:Gold Sodium Thiomalate