Longitudinal medical surveillance showing lack of progression of argyrosis in a silver refiner.
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Silver is a recognized cause of argyrosis and argyria. This case report describes blood silver levels and longitudinal ophthalmological examination in a previously reported case of argyrosis over a 5-year period.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Occupational medicine
دوره 49 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999