title: Argyria after Silver Nitrate Intake: Case Report and Brief Review of Literature.
abstract: Argyria is a condition characterized by pigmentary changes secondary to exposure to silver salts and its accumulation in skin, mucous membranes and annexes, which typically produces blue or gray-blue spots. A case of a male patient 62 years old, previously healthy, who has a blue-gray hyperpigmentation on the face, trunk and upper extremity, affecting sun-exposed areas is presented. He admitted having ingested silver nitrate for 5 years at a rate of 1 bottle per week, with the intent to kill microorganisms in his body.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National Institut of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, DF, México.
authors.forename: Alma Ileana
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Molina-Hernandez
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National Institut of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, DF, México.
authors.forename: Jose Manuel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Diaz-Gonzalez
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatopathology, National Institut of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, DF, México.
authors.forename: Marcela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saeb-Lima
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National Institut of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, DF, México.
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dominguez-Cherit
keywords: Argyria; blue-gray pigmentation; silver