Drug-induced duodenal perforation in the paediatric patient with thalassemia major, an unreported side effect of iron- chelating agent: A case report

Duodenal ulcer disease is uncommon in paediatric age group. Its perforation is even rarer. However, it should be kept in mind when examining children with acute abdomen especially if there are signs of shock or possibility of upper gastrointestinal bleed. We report a case of a 6 years old female chi...

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Main Authors: Javed, A. (Author), Maryam, N. (Author), Shah, M.Z (Author), Shakir, F.T.Z (Author), Siddiqui, R. (Author), Sultan, R. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association 2022
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