PubMed · 5600533
The source did not provide an abstract. Follow the original record for more information.
Explore connections, maps & timelines
B Gorbon, S Kanatli, H Celikkiran. 1967. [On phytobezoars].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5600533/
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.
KEEP EXPLORING
Two cases of trichobezoar with unusual presentation in rural female children are described. The first one in a healthy asymptomatic child with no abnormal psychological behaviour and other one in an emotionally disturbed child with history of trichotillomania. Both were treated surgically with no recurrence. A physical sign of indentibility is discussed and literature is also reviewed.
In humans, acquired copper deficiency anemia is rare. This report describes a 58-yr-old man with metal pica, especially coins, who presented with symptomatic anemia. His workup led to the diagnosis of zinc-induced copper deficiency. We believe that, in this man, leaching of zinc from pennies explained the clinical and laboratory findings. This case demonstrates that health care workers should consider the possibility of zinc-induced copper deficiency when confronted with patients with unexplained anemia who have ingested coins or other zinc-containing metals.
Explore the source record for details and available documents.