Leech infestation causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding

الملخص EN

this article presents a case of hematemesis caused by a leech infesting the floor of the mouth, which was managed in 'rincess Haya Hospital in Aqaba/Jordan in October-2003.

This pathological condition is extremely rare in urban areas >ut is frequent in endemic rural areas.

We also highlighted some very interesting features of Leech due to chemicals hey possess and their medicinal use