title: The acrodermatitis enteropathica-like syndrome.
abstract: An acrodermatitis enteropathica-like syndrome occurred as a result of severe bowel disease and the use of zinc-deficient hyperalimentation regimens. Emphasis is placed on early and adequate zinc replacement to effectively prevent or reverse this entity.
mesh_terms: D000169:Acrodermatitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000293:Adolescent; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013577:Syndrome; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency*
chemical_list: D015032:Zinc