Suspected Gluten-related Enteropathy in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | Pediatric Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#7169
SMLE Question #7169
Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Objective: OBJ-289
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy has 8 months of chronic watery diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and poor weight gain. His parents report loosening clothes and loss of subcutaneous fat over the buttocks and limbs. He appears pale and thin but remains active. Examination shows a protuberant abdomen and signs of malnutrition. Serologic testing is planned for a suspected gluten-related enteropathy. Which dermatologic finding is most likely to be present in this child?
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