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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Main Authors: Sultan Aydin Koker, Salih Gözmen, Yeşim Oymak, Tuba Hilkay Karapinar, Demet Can, Sinan Genç, Raziye Canan Vergin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Hematology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hr/article/view/7048

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