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Protein Losing Enteropathy in Severe Atopic Dermatitis in an Exclusively Breast-Fed Infant.

Authors :
JIN-BOK HWANG
YU NA KANG
KYOUNG SOOK WON
Source :
Pediatric Dermatology; Sep/Oct2009, Vol. 26 Issue 5, p638-639, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We first report a case of protein losing enteropathy in severe atopic dermatitis in an exclusively breast-fed 5-month-old infant. Protein losing enteropathy was confirmed by fecal α<subscript>1</subscript>-antitrypsin clearance test and imaged successfully by <superscript>99m</superscript>Tc-human serum albumin scintigraphy. The present case highlights that protein losing enteropathy in severe infantile atopic dermatitis is being a topic of concern and also an issue even in exclusive breast feeding patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07368046
Volume :
26
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pediatric Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44579214
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1470.2009.01008.x