Pica and refractory iron deficiency anaemia: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia worldwide. Pica, the ingestion of substances that are inappropriate for consumption, is associated with iron deficiency and may be under-diagnosed.</p> <p>Case present...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/324 |