[Dermatitis herpetiformis and chronic diarrhea: a case].
We report on a case of dermatitis herpetiformis in an eight-year-old boy presenting diarrhoea, short stature and characteristic skin rash. Jejunal biopsy showed a partial villous atrophy. The diagnosis was confirmed by immunofluorescence which showed granular IgA deposits in the papillary dermis. On a gluten-free diet associated with dapsone, the child gained weight and height, with partial resolution of the rash.
Service de pédiatrie, Hôpital d'Enfants, Tunis, Tunisie.
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Ben Becher
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Boukthir
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Hichri
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Harbi
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Ben Osman
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Boudhina
D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003874:Dermatitis Herpetiformis / Q000150:complications* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000473:pathology; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D005983:Glutens / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D005983:Glutens