Cystic fibrosis presenting as kwashiorkor with florid skin rash. Issue 4 (October 1993)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Phillips, R J; Crock, C M; Dillon, M J; Clayton, P T; Curran, A; Harper, J I
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 69:Issue 4(1993)
• Page Start: 446
• Page End: 448
• Publication Date: 1993-10
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.69.4.446
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Two infants with a florid erythematous rash and generalised oedema, hypoalbuminaemia, and anaemia were found to have cystic fibrosis. This rare presentation is associated with false negative sweat tests, delays in diagnosis, and a considerable mortality. It is proposed that this presentation represents a manifestation of kwashiorkor secondary to malabsorption. The recognition that these infants have kwashiorkor provides some insight into the pathogenesis and management of their illness.