Pagophagia - a common but rarely reported form of pica.
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Pagophagia is a particular form of pica characterized by ingestion of ice, freezer frost or iced drinks often associated with iron or calcium deficiency. It occurs due to a complex interplay in between behavioural components. Only few cases of pagophagia have been reported from India.We report a case, a married lady, who presented with pagophagia and responded to fluoxetine.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR
دوره 8 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014