Acrodermatitis Enteropathica

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (24 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

7

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare skin disorder associated with zinc deficiency that is most often seen in infants. Zinc is a very important micronutrient that is essential for the proper functioning of the various metabolic and biochemical pathways of the body. Patients treated with zinc have a 100% response, but without zinc, the disorder can lead to premature death. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of patients with acrodermatitis enteropathica and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in identifying and managing these patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the classical triad of presentation for acrodermatitis enteropathica.
  • Explain the evaluation for acrodermatitis enteropathica and identify the plasma zinc concentration that is diagnostic of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
  • Describe the treatment considerations in treating patients with acrodermatitis enteropathica, and explain why patients on therapy require concurrent monitoring.
  • Outline the importance of care coordination amongst members of an interprofessional team in evaluating, treating, and monitoring patients with acrodermatitis enteropathica.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine
American Board of Pathology
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Endocrine
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

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