Acute Inpatient Presentation of Kwashiorkor: Not Just a Diagnosis of the Developing World

作者:Boyd Kevin P; Andea Aleodor; Hughey Lauren C*
来源:Pediatric Dermatology, 2013, 30(6): E240-E241.
DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01747.x

摘要

We present the case of an infant with presumed Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Through a history, physical, and histopathology, we were able to diagnose the patient with kwashiorkor. Physicians should be aware of this disorder, which is commonly thought of as a developing world problem, because it is increasing in incidence in industrialized nations because of changing dietary habits.

  • 出版日期2013-11