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Necrolytic migratory erythema and zinc deficiency.

Abstract
Necrolytic migratory erythema (NME) is an uncommon condition classically associated with high plasma levels of circulating glucagon and a glucagonoma. We report a patient with cirrhosis who showed clinical and histological features of NME. Investigation revealed normal glucagon levels without evidence of glucagonoma. Serum zinc levels were below the normal range and zinc supplementation resulted in rapid and complete resolution of the eruption.
AuthorsS A Sinclair, N J Reynolds
JournalThe British journal of dermatology (Br J Dermatol) Vol. 136 Issue 5 Pg. 783-5 (May 1997) ISSN: 0007-0963 [Print] England
PMID9205519 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Zinc
Topics
  • Erythema (blood, etiology, pathology, therapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Zinc (administration & dosage, deficiency)

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