Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis mimicking iron deficiency anemia: a delayed diagnosis?
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is an uncommon chronic disorder in children. It is characterized by recurrent pulmonary hemorrhage and may result in hemoptysis and pulmonary insufficiency. The most common hematologic manifestation of IPH is iron deficiency anemia. The etiology of IPH is not...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-06-01
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Series: | Hematology Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hr/article/view/7048 |