Aspirin and anaemia in childhood.
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چکیده
Chronic aspirin ingestion in childhood is not uncommon, often goes undetected, and may cause serious anaemia from occult blood loss. Five cases are described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British medical journal
دوره 1 5906 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974