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Pellagra associated with esophageal carcinoma and alcoholism.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19624986     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pellagra is a nutritional disease caused by the deficiency of niacin. It presents with a photodistributed rash, gastrointestinal symptoms, and neuropsychiatric disturbances. In the Western world, this disease is mostly confined to alcoholics or the impoverished. However, this condition must be recognized in other clinical settings because it is easily treated and can be fatal if not identified. We describe a case of pellagra caused by esophageal carcinoma and alcoholism; we also review the literature.
Authors:
Ana Nogueira; Ana F Duarte; Sofia Magina; Filomena Azevedo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2009-05-15
Journal Detail:
Title:  Dermatology online journal     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1087-2108     ISO Abbreviation:  Dermatol. Online J.     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-07-23     Completed Date:  2009-10-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9610776     Medline TA:  Dermatol Online J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hospital S João, EPE, Porto, Portugal. anacatu@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alcoholism / complications*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications*,  diagnosis
Esophageal Neoplasms / complications*,  diagnosis
Facial Dermatoses / etiology*
Foot Dermatoses / etiology*
Hand Dermatoses / etiology*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Palliative Care
Pellagra / diagnosis,  etiology*
Smoking
Social Isolation
Vomiting / etiology

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