Necrolytic Migratory Erythema as the First Manifestation of Glucagonoma. (27th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Afsharfard, Abolfazl; Atqiaee, Khashayar; Lotfollahzadeh, Saran; Alborzi, Majid; Derakhshanfar, Amir
• Other Names: Gorlitzer M. Academic Editor.; Mofidi R. Academic Editor.; Rino Y. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-27
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/974210
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Necrolytic migratory erythma (NME) as a rare skin disorder that can affected Perineum, distal extremities, lower abdomen and face are the most commonly affected sites.It can be as a part of Glucagonoma syndrome that is defined as an association of glucagonoma with NME, hyperglucagonemia, glucose intolerance, anemia and weight loss. Here, Authors describe a woman admitted to the dermatology ward with NME which was later found to be associated with glucagonoma and multiple hepatic lesions.