Gaucher's disease in a patient presenting with hip and abdominal pain
Summary Gaucher's disease is characterized by glucocerebroside accumulation in the cells of the reticuloendothelial system. There are three subtypes. The most common is type 1, known as the non-neuropathic form. Pancytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly and bone lesions occur as a result of glucocerebro...
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Associação Médica Brasileira
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| Series: | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira |
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