| Transient symptomatic zinc deficiency in a breast-fed preterm infant. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17958805 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Transient, symptomatic zinc deficiency in breast-fed, low-birthweight infants is a rare, but probably underrecognized disorder hallmarked by periorificial and acral dermatitis. Unlike in acrodermatitis enteropathica, symptoms disappear when nursing ends. We report a breast-fed, preterm infant with demarcated, erythematous, and exudative patches with overlying crusts on the perioral, perianal, and acral areas. Laboratory investigations revealed lowered zinc levels in the infant's serum, but normal levels in his mother's milk. Oral zinc supplementation resulted in total clearing of skin lesions within 4 weeks. Our patient's presentation illustrates the importance of zinc in rapidly growing preterm infants and aims to stimulate awareness for this disorder. Symptomatic zinc deficiency can be easily diagnosed by careful examination and effectively treated with oral zinc substitution. |
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Authors:
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Ursula Kiechl-Kohlendorfer; Franz-Martin Fink; Elisabeth Steichen-Gersdorf |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric dermatology Volume: 24 ISSN: 1525-1470 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Dermatol Publication Date: 2007 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-25 Completed Date: 2007-12-06 Revised Date: 2009-03-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8406799 Medline TA: Pediatr Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 536-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Neuropediatrics and Metabolic Diseases, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria. ursula.kohlendorfer@i-med.ac.at |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Breast Feeding* Gluconates / administration & dosage* Humans Infant Infant, Low Birth Weight Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature* Male Skin Diseases / diet therapy*, etiology*, metabolism Zinc / blood, deficiency* |
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0/Gluconates; 526-95-4/gluconic acid; 7440-66-6/Zinc |
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