Recurrent Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Case Report with Zinc Deficiency and Complications
This case highlights AE's diagnostic challenges, especially in resource-limited settings lacking access to genetic testing, and the critical need for long-term zinc monitoring to manage recurrent symptoms and prevent toxicity. AE's rare incidence and overlapping symptoms with other dermatologic and metabolic disorders necessitate a high degree of clinical suspicion, emphasizing the importance of zinc in pediatric growth and immune health. This report contributes valuable insights for managing recurrent AE presentations, particularly in contexts with limited diagnostic resources.
Authors
- Muhammad Umar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7036-9781)
- Adeel Anwar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6699-6363)
- Javed Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2627-685X)
- Abdul Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6182-0115)
- Abdul Hanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6162-0519)
- Abdur Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6118-717X)
- Fizan Abdullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9900-2476)
- Saba Shafiq
Institutions
- Rawalpindi Medical University (PK)
- Lahore General Hospital (PK)
- Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College (BD)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000544874
- Primary Topic
- Trace Elements in Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Qatar National Library