Demiroren, KaanCaliskan, Ümran2020-03-262020-03-262003Demiroren, K., Caliskan, Ü., (2003). Unexpected Result in the Etiological Approaching to an Anemic Case: a Leech Infestation. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 20(7), 547-550. DOİ: 10.1080/088800103902327630888-0018https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08880010390232763https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/18620One of the causes of the childhood anemia is gastrointestinal system bleeding, which rarely results from parasites. The authors report on a 3-year-old boy with severe anemia and a history of hematemesis. While they were investigating the cause of the anemia and the hematemesis, a leech showing itself in the nasal passage led to a quick and exact treatment. Leeches should be considered for differential diagnosis of anemia and gastrointestinal system bleeding in the children.en10.1080/08880010390232763info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAnemiaChildHematemesisLeechArticle20754755012959860Q3WOS:000185743000007Q3