Casal collar E52.x

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Edematous, reddened, scaly, later hyperpigmented skin changes in the neck and sternum region in pellagra. The name refers to the first describing Spanish physician Gaspar Casal.

Etiopathogenesis
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Can occur due to alcohol-induced vitamin deficiency.

Therapy
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According to the pellagra.

Literature
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  1. Vogl A et al (2005) Skin and alcohol. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 3: 788-790

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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