[Zinc deficiency in mucoviscidosis].

UNLABELLED: Zinc deficiencies can induce dermatitis in subjects presenting cystic fibrosis.

CASE REPORT: A patient, Clement, presented with a digestive form of cystic fibrosis. At four months of age, he presented a dermatitis similar to acrodermatitis enteropathica. Early clinical diagnosis and treatment led to a rapid response to zinc sulfate therapy.

DISCUSSION: Less intestinal absorption, malnutrition, and diet are just some of the numerous reasons for the zinc deficiency in this case. Biological support is not necessary to begin the treatment.