Pseudocyanosis: drug-induced skin hyperpigmentation can mimic cyanosis

Am J Med. 2008 May;121(5):385-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.01.029.

Authors

Jason Weatherald¹, Thomas J Marrie

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

PMID: 18456031
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.01.029

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
Chlorpromazine / adverse effects*
Cyanosis / diagnosis*
Humans
Hyperpigmentation / chemically induced*
Hyperpigmentation / diagnosis
Male

Substances

Antipsychotic Agents
Chlorpromazine