An unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in children
Joint Authors
al-Awayyshah, Fatin N.
Qaqa, Kifah M.
Yunus, Nidal S.
al-Khalidi, Umar
Khurays, Wail H.
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 1(sup) (28 Feb. 2010), pp.30-32, 3 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2010-02-28
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children usually results from peptic ulcer disease or esophagitis.
However, human Hirudiniasis (leech) involving throat and larynx, after drinking infested water from quiet streams or pools, can cause severe bleeding.
We report a case of a five year old female who presented with hematemesis and pallor at the emergency room.
The girl unfortunately drank leech infested water in a rural area in Jordan.
Removal of the leech resulted in prompt resolution of the symptoms.
Although laryngeal Hirudiniasis is rare, it remains a possible cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and it is fatal if not recognized and treated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Awayyshah, Fatin N.& Qaqa, Kifah M.& Yunus, Nidal S.& al-Khalidi, Umar& Khurays, Wail H.. 2010. An unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in children. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 17, no. 1(sup), pp.30-32.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yunus, Nidal S.…[et al.]. An unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in children. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 17, no. 1 (Feb. 2010), pp.30-32.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Awayyshah, Fatin N.& Qaqa, Kifah M.& Yunus, Nidal S.& al-Khalidi, Umar& Khurays, Wail H.. An unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in children. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2010. Vol. 17, no. 1(sup), pp.30-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-105684
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 31-32
Record ID
BIM-105684