Open AccessAzathioprine‐induced pellagra in a child with autoimmune hepatitis: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
AbtahiNaeini Bahareh,
Rajabi Parvin,
Dehghani Shakiba
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4975
Subject(s) - pellagra , medicine , azathioprine , autoimmune hepatitis , niacin , intensive care medicine , dermatology , hepatitis , pediatrics , immunology , pathology , disease
Pellagra is a clinical syndrome resulting from niacin deficiency with variety of manifestations. Azathioprine is among drugs that can lead to such condition. Physicians should be aware as proper management can lead to full resolution.