Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2024; 12(23): 5404-5409
Published online Aug 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i23.5404
Necrolytic migratory erythema caused by pancreatic hyperglycemia with emphasis on therapeutic and prognosis: A case report
Shi-Ping Zhan
Shi-Ping Zhan, Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, Wuhan Brain Hospital, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Zhan SP designed the research study; Zhan SP performed the research; Zhan SP contributed new reagents and analytical tools; Zhan SP analyzed the data, wrote the manuscript, and read and approved the final manuscript.
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Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Zhan has nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Shi-Ping Zhan, MMed, Doctor, Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, Wuhan Brain Hospital, No. 5 Huiji Road, Jiang'an District, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China. 15271841071@163.com
Received: April 8, 2024
Revised: May 10, 2024
Accepted: June 13, 2024
Published online: August 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This report presented a case of necrolytic migratory erythema, a rare skin condition triggered by pancreatic hyperglycemia. Here, we highlighted the diagnostic challenges, therapeutic strategies, and prognostic considerations in the management of this complex disease.