[Chrysiasis]

Z Rheumatol. 2002 Apr;61(2):173-4. doi: 10.1007/s003930200026.
[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 / administration & dosage
  • Antirheumatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy*
  • Aurothioglucose / administration & dosage
  • Aurothioglucose / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / chemically induced*
  • Long-Term Care

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Aurothioglucose