Acute pancreatitis as a complication of anaphylactoid (Henoch-Schönlein) purpura.

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  • J A Garner
چکیده

A case of acute pancreatitis complicating anaphylactoid purpura (Henoch-Schönlein syndrome) is reported. In cases of this syndrome with abdominal pain, serum amylase levels should be estimated.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Archives of disease in childhood

دوره 52 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1977