Hidden in the Rash - Alcoholic Pellagra Encephalopathy

Pellagra Encephalopathy is a recognised medical condition due to niacin deficiency. Patients with alcohol dependence invariably have vitamin deficiencies, including niacin. Pellagra Encephalopathy can be challenging to diagnose alongside withdrawal delirium. Diarrhoea, skin rashes, memory and attent...

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Main Authors: M D Praveen Das, Sheena Varughese, Mithun S Acharya, Chandrashekar B Huded
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Psychiatric Society (Kerala State Branch 2021-03-01
Series:Kerala Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://kjponline.com/index.php/kjp/article/view/247