Pellagra secondary to selective eating in a child with autism.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2020
Abstract
Once a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, health care providers rarely see primary pellagra in developed countries where fortification of foods with niacin is commonplace and niacin-rich foods are generally widely available. We report a ten-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder who presented with photosensitive dermatitis which resolved after vitamin supplementation and dietary changes. In this child, the pellagra developed as the result of a long-term pattern of selective eating. Restricted diets, even to the point of nutrient deficiencies, are well-documented among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Volume
37
Issue
4
First Page
698
Last Page
700
ISSN
1525-1470
Published In/Presented At
Zaenglein, A., Martin, A., Carlson, L., & Williams, K. E. (2020). Pellagra secondary to selective eating in a child with autism. Pediatric dermatology, 37(4), 698–700. https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14176
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
32323886
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article