Propionic acidemia and zinc deficiency presenting as necrolytic migratory erythema

Authors

• Ammar C. Al-Rikabi, Chairman and Consultant Histopathologist, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar. Tel. +974 4392591. Fax. +974 4446030. E-mail: ammar_rikabi{at}hotmail.com
• Hala I. Al-Homsi, Department of Dermatology, Rumailah Hospital, Doha, Qatar.

Abstract

Necrolytic migratory erythema was first described in 1942 in a patient with pancreatic islet cell carcinoma. The disease can, however, have other etiologies including nutritional dermatoses. Here, we describe the clinicopathological picture of a 7-year-old female patient who presented with necrolytic migratory erythema which we believe is secondary to a rare combination of zinc deficiency and propionic acidemia.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

660

Last Page

662

Recommended Citation

Al-Rikabi, Ammar C. and Al-Homsi, Hala I. (2004) "Propionic acidemia and zinc deficiency presenting as necrolytic migratory erythema," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 5, Article 22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2419