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Duodenal leiomyosarcoma presenting with iron deficiency anemia

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Andrew Mellon, David Talbot, Professor Andrew Pearson

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Abstract

Failed iron therapy warrants investigation to rule out disorders of iron absorption or intestinal blood loss. The authors report the third case of duodenal leiomyosarcoma in childhood, which presented with iron deficiency anemia. Endoscopy failed to elicit the cause of this problem. Wide surgical resection. sparing the pancreas, was possible.


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Author(s): Fleet M, Mellon AF, Lee JA, Talbot D, Eastham EJ, Pearson ADJ

Publication type: Note

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Year: 1994

Volume: 29

Issue: 12

Pages: 1601-1603

Print publication date: 01/12/1994

ISSN (print): 0022-3468

ISSN (electronic): 1531-5037

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-3468(94)90233-X

DOI: 10.1016/0022-3468(94)90233-X

PubMed id: 7877045


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