Acute pancreatitis as a complication of anaphylactoid (Henoch-Schönlein) purpura.
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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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 52 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1977