Pellagra in patient with schizophrenia: a case report and review of literature
Background: Pellagra, called the disease of 4D'S- dermatitis, diarrhoea, dementia and death, is seen in patients of chronic alcohol dependence, mal absorption syndrome, and psychiatric illnesses like schizophrenia. Mostly a clinical diagnosis, its treatment includes balanced diet and niacin sup...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Archives of Mental Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.amhonline.org/article.asp?issn=2589-9171;year=2013;volume=14;issue=1;spage=50;epage=52;aulast=Mothukuri;type=0 |