Chávez-Tapia NC, Rodríguez LG, Hernández OJ, Paz-Gómez JF, Lizardi CJ

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 235-241
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ABSTRACT

A 26 years old male case with 5 months complains characterized with diarrhea, that increased with high fatty content diet, these symptoms were compained with anemia and high mean globular volume (125.5 fL). A clinical discussion and literature review is made.

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