Argyria Accompanied by Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Author:
Su Hyun HAN
1
;
Da Eun JEONG
;
Dong Woo SHIN
;
Moo Seok PARK
;
Young Chul YOUN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. neudoc@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Normal pressure hydrocephalus;
Silver;
Argyria
- MeSH:
Argyria*;
Brain;
Gait;
Humans;
Hydrocephalus;
Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Pigmentation;
Silver
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2013;31(4):250-253
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 54-year-old man ingesting silver solution over 4 years presented with cognitive impairment and progressive gait disturbance. He had diffuse gray pigmentation on his face and fingertips, suggesting argyria. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed hydrocephalus and high concentration of silver ion is in blood. This is the first case occuring hydrocephalus associated with the neurotoxicity of silver.
