Publications by authors named "Tarun Attra"
Article Synopsis
- Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a rare disorder that can either be inherited from birth or develop later, characterized by symptoms like skin inflammation around the mouth, diarrhea, skin issues on the extremities, and hair loss.
- The report emphasizes the importance of considering AE as a potential diagnosis in older patients who display mucosal infections or ulcers.
- It details the case of a 68-year-old woman with advanced liver disease who, after a fall resulting in a hip fracture, was found to have persistent mucosal ulcers upon hospital admission.
