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Case 39-2023: A 43-Year-Old Woman with Chronic Diarrhea, Hair Loss, and Nail and Skin Changes.

Authors :
Lai, Jimmy C. T.
Wu, W. K. Claudia
Chan, W. S. Agnes
Lau, Louis H. S.
Leung, Howard H. W.
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 12/21/2023, Vol. 389 Issue 25, p2377-2385. 9p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on a 43-year-old woman admitted to the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and additional symptoms, leading to a medical evaluation that revealed a history of polycystic ovarian syndrome and a connection to traditional Chinese medicine containing unknown ingredients. Topics include the patient's presenting symptoms, the history of traditional Chinese medicine use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
389
Issue :
25
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174732490
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMcpc2301032