Pellagra associated with esophageal carcinoma and alcoholism

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2009

Autores

Nogueira, A (Autor) Outra; Duarte, AF (Autor) Outra; magina, s (Autor) FMUP; Azevedo, F (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Dermatology Online Journal

Vol. 15

ISSN: 1087-2108

Editora: University of California Press

Indexação

Scopus - 23 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-007-Q9M

Abstract (EN): 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. © 2009 Dermatology Online Journal.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica