Abdominal pain as the first manifestation of hemolytic crisis

We report the case of a 13-year-old boy who was admitted to our hospital complaining of abdominal pain and nausea that had begun approximately 24 hours earlier. Physical examination and laboratory tests revealed clear signs of hemolysis. After the initial supportive treatment, further hematologic st...

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Published inActa pediátrica española Vol. 65; no. 8; p. 416
Main Authors Olivares Sánchez, L, Pareja Grande, J, Roldán Marín, L, Torres Romero, R, Sánchez Romero, I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Madrid Ediciones Mayo 01.08.2007
Subjects
Blood
Case studies
Cells
Nausea
Pain
Pediatrics
Stomach
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Summary:We report the case of a 13-year-old boy who was admitted to our hospital complaining of abdominal pain and nausea that had begun approximately 24 hours earlier. Physical examination and laboratory tests revealed clear signs of hemolysis. After the initial supportive treatment, further hematologic studies were performed, resulting in a final diagnosis of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. The patient and his family later recalled that he had eaten broad beans for the first time the day before the symptoms started. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0001-6640
2014-2986