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Zinc-deficiency acrodermatitis in a patient with chronic alcoholism and gastric bypass: a case report.
- Source :
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Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives (JCHIMP) . 2014, Vol. 4 Issue 3, p1-N.PAG. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Acquired adult-onset zinc deficiency is occasionally reported in patients with malnutrition states, such as alcoholism, or malabsorptive states, such as post-bariatric surgery. The defining symptoms of hypozincemia include a classic triad of necrolytic dermatitis, diffuse alopecia, and diarrhea. We report a case of zinc deficiency in a 39-year-old man with history of gastric bypass surgery and alcoholism. For this patient, severe hypozincemia confirmed acrodermatitis, and zinc supplementation was met with gradual improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20009666
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives (JCHIMP)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 97378199
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3402/jchimp.v4.24707