Gastrointestinal common variable immunodeficiency presenting with symptomatic hypocalcaemia ­ a case report

Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a rare form of severe immunodeficiency manifested by recurrent bacterial infections with several gastrointestinal manifestations. Herein we describe an unusual presentation of CVID

Severe iron deficiency anaemia caused by hookworm infestation - a case report - case report

Iron deficiency anaemia is a common clinical problem referred to gastroenterologists for diagnostic evaluation. While hookworm infestation is a known cause of chronic gastrointestinal blood loss, affected patients are usually asymptomatic and only 10% develop anaemia.1,2 Herein we present a case of recurrent profound iron deficiency anaemia caused by hookworm infestation