Hartnup disease

An autosomal recessive inherited metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the SLC6A19 gene. It is characterized by defective absorption of neutral amino acids. Signs and symptoms include skin eruptions reminiscent of pellagra, aminoaciduria, and cerebellar ataxia.

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Dr. Jyoti Biswas

General Practice

Hartnup Disease

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Dr. P.kishore Kumar

Dermatology

PELLGRA DISEASE

10-yr-old boy with autism and with a cardiac defect presented with well-demarcated, erythematous, eroded plaques with d...See More

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Dr. P.kishore Kumar

Dermatology

It's PELLGRA... Measure the serum niacin levels confirm the diagnosis... Niacin is contained in significant amounts in animal-based foods such as poultry, beef, and fish, as well as plant-based foods such as peanuts, green peas, brown rice,...

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