Pellagra: A sporadic pediatric case with a full triad of symptoms

Öztürk F., Koca R., Aydin M., Tayyar Cantürk M., Akpolat I., Küçüködük S.

Cutis, vol.68, no.1, pp.31-34, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 68 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Journal Name: Cutis
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.31-34
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.