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Unusual Cause of Sideropenic Anemia in Childhood: Solitary Gastric Polyp

Year: 1993

Type: article

Abstract: Sideropenic anemia (SA) is linked to a scant supply of iron in the diet, insufficient iron absorption, or blood loss.Our report describes a case of SA in a child affected by a solitary gastric polyp. This lesion is very rare in childhood, and few cases have been reported in the literature.

Source: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

DOI: 10.3109/08880019309016555

Authors: Andrea Di Cataldo, Salvatore Pietro Dibenedetto, Rosalia Ragusa, Vincenzo Bagnara, Sebastiano Cacciaguerra

Institution: University of Catania

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2084635807

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Cites: 9

Cited by: 1

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