The necrolytic erythemas: a continuous spectrum?

Cutis. 2011 Oct;88(4):185-8.

Abstract

The necrolytic erythemas is a group of disorders with similar histologic and clinical features. The objective of this case report is to present a patient with features of both necrolytic migratory erythema (NME) and necrolytic acral erythema (NAE). These 2 entities appear more likely to be on a spectrum caused by the same underlying process of abnormal liver function and glucagon metabolism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / administration & dosage
  • Erythema / etiology
  • Erythema / pathology*
  • Female
  • Glucagon / metabolism
  • Hepatitis C / complications
  • Humans
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrolytic Migratory Erythema / etiology
  • Necrolytic Migratory Erythema / pathology*
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Total / methods

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Glucagon