Skin discolouration with acute onset parkinsonism secondary to systemic zirconium intoxication

Hwa J. Ryu; Su J. Yoon; Jong Tae Park; Young H. Kim; Jin M. Jung; Moon Ho Park; Im J. Rhyu; Do Young Kwon

doi:10.1177/0004563213492312

Skin discolouration with acute onset parkinsonism secondary to systemic zirconium intoxication

Hwa J. Ryu, Su J. Yoon, Jong Tae Park, Young H. Kim, Jin M. Jung, Moon Ho Park, Im J. Rhyu, Do Young Kwon

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A 72-year-old woman presented with suspected parkinsonism and discolouration of the skin especially on sun-exposed areas. Thorough investigation revealed systemic zirconium intoxication due to intake of metallic colloids as a home remedy as a cause of the skin colour change. There may be an association between skin discolouration and her parkinsonism. This is unique in that various clinical manifestations developed following systemic ingestion of zirconium and this should serve as a warning on the risk of taking illicit dietary supplements.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	97-100
Number of pages	4
Journal	Annals of Clinical Biochemistry
Volume	51
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0004563213492312
Publication status	Published - 2014 Jan 1

Keywords

Clinical studies
Intoxication
Parkinsonism
Skin discolouration
Toxicology
Zirconium

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Clinical Biochemistry

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Skin discolouration with acute onset parkinsonism secondary to systemic zirconium intoxication

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