Pellagra: a sporadic pediatric case with a full triad of symptoms.
Pellagra is clinically manifested by a photosensitive dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia. The full triad of symptoms is usually not well developed in infants and children. We report a case of a 14-year-old boy with classic symptoms of pellagra. All his symptoms responded to treatment with nicotinic acid.
Oztürk
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Ondokuz Mayis University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 55139 Samsun, Turkey. padil@doctor.com
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Aydin
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Cantürk
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009525:Niacin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010383:Pellagra / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D009525:Niacin