A Rare Case of Chronic Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Persisting and Recurring in Adulthood

    December 2016 in “ Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences ”
    Rajkumar Kannan, Vijayaanand Muthupandian, Balakrishnan Thenmozhi Priya, Krishnaveni Alagar, Deepika Loganathan
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    Studysummary This case report highlights that inherited zinc deficiency can persist into adulthood and emphasizes the importance of selecting optimal chelating agents to improve oral zinc bioavailability.
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    This document reported a rare case of a 26-year-old male with chronic Acrodermatitis Enteropathica, a disorder characterized by defective zinc absorption, which persisted into adulthood. Typically, symptoms such as acral dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea resolve by puberty, but in this case, they continued, highlighting the condition's potential to be underdiagnosed due to non-specific symptoms. The study emphasized the importance of selecting the appropriate chelating agent for oral zinc administration, as it significantly affects zinc bioavailability, which can vary based on the chelating agent and the individual's genetic factors.
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