Pagophagia – A Common but Rarely Reported Form of Pica
Pagophagia is a particular form of pica characterized by ingestion of ice, freezer frost or iced drinks often associated with iron or calcium deficiency. It occurs due to a complex interplay in between behavioural components. Only few cases of pagophagia have been reported from India.We report a c...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3959/65-6829_CE[Ra]_F(DK)_PF1(RAK)_PFA(NC)_PF2(RKH)_(NJH).pdf |