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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Pigmentation Disorders > Argyria
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Pigmentation Disorders > Argyria
Chemically-Induced Disorders > Poisoning > Heavy Metal Poisoning > Argyria

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Argyria  

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  • caused by prolonged use of silver salts

Scope note

  • A permanent ashen-gray discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva, and internal organs resulting from long-continued use of silver salts. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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