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Possible Coexistence of Pellagra in a Malnourished Patient with Seizure and Multiple Cerebrovascular Foci: A Case Report [PDF]

Reports
Background and Clinical Significance: Pellagra is caused by a chronic deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid): it is rare in developed countries, where the major risk factors are chronic alcoholism and intestinal malabsorption.
Hanako Aoki, Toshiki Uchihara, Yoshinori Ito   +2 more
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Atypical presentation of pellagra with black urine: A clinical conundrum [PDF]

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Niacin (Vitamin B3) plays a crucial role as a vitamin in cellular energy production, metabolism, and DNA repair. A severe deficiency of this vitamin can lead to pellagra, which is characterized by dermatitis, dementia, diarrhoea and eventually death if ...
Chathuri Lakna Munagama, Shehan Silva
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Neonatal Pellagra [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports
When infants develop an intractable rash, even in developed countries, considering the possibility of malnutrition and taking the mother's dietary history are important.
Hiroki Kitaoka, Satsuki Kakiuchi
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Case report: Pellagra presentation with dermatitis and dysphagia [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine
Pellagra is a disorder caused by a deficiency of niacin or tryptophan, manifested by characteristic dermatitis on sun-exposed areas of the skin. Gastrointestinal involvement is common, and symptoms include glossitis, stomatitis, and diarrhea.
Segenet Bizuneh Mengistu, Iman Ali, Hiwot Alemu, Endalkachew Belayneh Melese   +3 more
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Pediatric patient presenting to the emergency department for rash [PDF]

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 2023
Peter Griffin
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Pellagra as a potential complication of anorexia nervosa: A comprehensive literature review

Human Nutrition & Metabolism, 2023
Pellagra, a deficiency of niacin (Vitamin B3), is a potential secondary complication of anorexia nervosa (AN) resulting from restricted nutrient consumption.
Manu Onteeru
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Hidden in the Rash - Alcoholic Pellagra Encephalopathy

Kerala Journal of Psychiatry, 2021
Pellagra Encephalopathy is a recognised medical condition due to niacin deficiency. Patients with alcohol dependence invariably have vitamin deficiencies, including niacin.
M D Praveen Das, Sheena Varughese, Mithun S Acharya, Chandrashekar B Huded   +3 more
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Pellagra

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 2019
Viroj Wiwanitkit
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Analysis of real-world data and a mouse model indicates that pirfenidone causes pellagra

ERJ Open Research, 2022
Background Pirfenidone (PFD) is widely used in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and its adverse effects, such as nausea and photosensitivity, are well known.
Koji Kuronuma, Natsumi Susai, Tomohiro Kuroita, Hiroki Yamamoto, Takeshi Yoshioka, Shuji Kaneko, Hirofumi Chiba   +6 more
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Protocol for a Case-Control Study to Investigate the Association of Pellagra With Isoniazid Exposure During Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Scale-Up in Malawi

Frontiers in Public Health, 2020
Background: Pellagra is caused by niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency and manifested by a distinctive dermatitis. Isoniazid is critical for treating tuberculosis globally and is a component of most regimens to prevent tuberculosis. Isoniazid may contribute to
Scott A. Nabity, Kelvin Mponda, Steve Gutreuter, Diya Surie, Anne Williams, Anne Williams, Andrea J. Sharma, Elizabeth R. Schnaubelt, Rebekah E. Marshall, Hannah L. Kirking, Suzgo B. Zimba, Joram L. Sunguti, Laphiod Chisuwo, Mabvuto J. Chiwaula, Jesse F. Gregory, Robin da Silva, Michael Odo, Andreas Jahn, Thokozani Kalua, Rose Nyirenda, Belaineh Girma, James Mpunga, Nicole Buono, Alice Maida, Evelyn J. Kim, Laurence J. Gunde, Tigest F. Mekonnen, Andrew F. Auld, Adamson S. Muula, John E. Oeltmann   +29 more
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