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J Adolesc Health Care
; 10(4): 338-9, 1989 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2732114
RESUMO
Recurrent abdominal pain is a frequent presenting complaint for adolescents under stress. For many, this symptom provides legitimate access to a medical provider, where other, "hidden" psychosocial agendas may be safely explored. However, providers should be cautious and not neglect the physical examination and diagnostic work-up. In this case report, we describe the discovery of underlying parasitic infections in an adolescent with multiple psychosocial stressors and abdominal pain.