Occupational Generalized Argyria.
- Author:
Hyun Jeong SONG
1
;
Jae We CHO
;
Sang Pyo KIM
;
Kyu Suk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. kmderma@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Argyria;
Generalized;
Occupational
- MeSH:
Adult;
Argyria*;
Humans;
Occupational Exposure;
Silver;
Skin;
Telephone
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(9):1106-1108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Argyria is a rare skin discoloration caused by deposition of silver granules in the skin. Recently, argyria has become uncommon, mainly due to the avoidance of both medications containing silver and occupational exposure in the silver industry. However, the recosnition of this condition remains important. We report an interesting case of generalized argyria in a 30-year old man, employed in the mobile telephone subunits industry.
