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Localized argyria with pseudo‐ochronosis: A report of two cases highlighting involvement of elastic fibers.

Authors :
Clark, Abigale
Kosik, Grace
Desrosiers, Andrew
Tjarks, B. Joel
Junkins‐Hopkins, Jacqueline M.
Source :
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology; Sep2023, Vol. 50 Issue 9, p815-818, 4p, 4 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Localized argyria with pseudo-ochronosis: A report of two cases highlighting involvement of elastic fibers Pseudo-ochronosis in localized argyria was first reported in 2002,[1] when they described ochre-colored swollen homogenized collagen bundles seen on biopsy of localized argyria in the absence of the typical causes of ochronosis. Keywords: argyria; elastic fibers; localized argyria; pseudo-ochronosis EN argyria elastic fibers localized argyria pseudo-ochronosis 815 818 4 08/16/23 20230901 NES 230901 INTRODUCTION Argyria, either localized or generalized, is a rare dermatologic condition where the deposition of silver within skin or mucous membranes results in grayish-blue pigmentation that can be appreciated clinically. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03036987
Volume :
50
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
169914925
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.14476