Leech infestation causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2005; 12 (1): 47-49
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ABSTRACT
This article present a case of hematemesis caused by a leech infesting the floor of the mouth, which was managed in Princess Haya Hospital in Aqaba/Jordan in October-2003. This pathological condition is extremely rare in urban areas but is frequent in endemic rural areas. We also highlighted some very interesting features of Leech due to chemicals they possess and their medicinal use
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Hematemese
/
Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Royal Med. Serv.
Ano de publicação:
2005
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