Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
Am Fam Physician
; 39(2): 151-4, 1989 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-2916395
ABSTRACT
Acrodermatitis enteropathica results from a defect in zinc metabolism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Zinc is chelated in the gastrointestinal tract by an oligopeptide that is normally destroyed in the bowel. Zinc deficiency results in skin and bowel lesions, as well as alterations in mental status. If the disorder is not treated, death occurs from infection and/or marasmus. Blood zinc levels confirm the diagnosis. Dramatic recovery and normal development occur when dietary zinc is supplemented.
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Assunto principal:
Zinco
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Acrodermatite
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Síndromes de Malabsorção
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Erros Inatos do Metabolismo dos Metais
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am Fam Physician
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article