Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome in a Libyan boy.

Case report

English

el Mauhoub M, Sudarshan G, Aggarwal V, Banerjee G.

Department of Paediatrics, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya.

Ann Trop Paediatr. 1989 Sep;9(3):180-1.

Abstract

Immerslund-Grasbeck syndrome is an uncommon disease, characterized by megaloblastic anaemia and persistent proteinuria. A Libyan boy with the characteristic findings is presented. He received intramuscular vitamin B12 injections and there followed a remarkable clinical and haematological improvement.

Keywords: Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome in a Libyan boy.

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