Chrysiasis - Wikipedia
Chrysiasis is a dermatological condition induced by the parenteral administration of gold salts, usually for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Chrysiasis - DermNet
What is chrysiasis? Chrysiasis is a condition characterised by blue-grey to greyish-purple staining of the skin caused by the deposition of gold particles in connective tissue (the deep layers of …
CHRYSIASIS | JAMA Dermatology - JAMA Network
DEFINITION AND HISTORY Chrysiasis (synonyms for which are auriasis, chrysoderma and hautaurosis) is a permanent pigmentation of the skin caused by the parenteral use of a gold …
Chrysiasis: a gold “curse”! | BMJ Case Reports
This type of pigmentation is classic for chrysiasis, a rare but permanent side effect of parenteral gold salts administration. “Chrysiasis” is derived from “chrysos”, a Greek word which originated …
Chrysiasis Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical
The meaning of CHRYSIASIS is a grayish purple to grayish blue pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes due to deposition of gold particles in the tissues following therapeutic …
Chrysiasis | definition of chrysiasis by ... - Medical Dictionary
chrysiasis A deposition of gold in tissues, especially the cornea and conjunctiva and the lens leading to cataract. It occurs as a result of prolonged gold therapy (e.g. gold tablets, which are …
Chrysiasis - Fueyo‐Casado - 2016 - Arthritis & Rheumatology ...
Jan 8, 2016 · Chrysiasis is a distinctive and permanent skin pigmentation induced by prolonged treatment with parenteral gold salts. It is a photo-induced phenomenon in which gold …