[Chrysiasis]

Z Rheumatol. 2001 Oct;60(5):359-60. doi: 10.1007/s003930170036.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We describe the case of a 78-year old woman, with rheumatoid arthritis, 3 years of regular parenteral gold administration and Chrysiasis. Chrysiasis is a rare permanent pigmentation of the skin resulting from the parenteral administration of gold. The cause of the pigmentation is multifactorial and not fully established at the moment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antirheumatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy*
  • Aurothioglucose / administration & dosage
  • Aurothioglucose / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Dermatoses / chemically induced*
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Pigmentation Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Aurothioglucose