Acrodermatitis enteropathica. From: American Family Physician | Date: February 1, 1989| Author: Walling, Anne; Householder, Martha; Walling, Adrian | COPYRIGHT 1989 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica

Acrodermatitis enteropathica results from a defect in zinc metabolism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Zinc is chelated in the gastrointestinal tract by an oligopeptide that is normally destroyed in the bowel. Zinc deficiency results in skin and bowel lesions, as well as alterations in mental status. If the disorder is not treated, death occurs from infection and/or marasmus. Blood zinc levels confirm the diagnosis. Dramatic recovery an...

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