Argyria is caused by a buildup of silver in the body, which discolors the skin. Symptoms: The main symptoms of argyria are the skin developing a bluish-gray or gray tint, the fingernails growing ...

Affected populations: Although more common in the 19th century because of heavy exposure to silver among people who worked with the metal and the use of silver to treat diseases, argyria is now a ...

Symptoms: The main symptoms of argyria are the skin developing a bluish-gray or gray tint, the fingernails growing darker than normal, and darker patches appearing on skin in areas that are ...

The octogenarian was suffering from a rare case of generalized argyria, an oftenpermanent condition caused by a buildup of silver in the body. On physical examination, diffuse gray pigmentation of ...