2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2017.03.003
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Les sangsues : une cause inhabituelle d’épistaxis chez l’enfant

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“…Leeches parasitize the nasal cavity to feed on blood, secreting hirudin during feeding, which causes epistaxis and recurrent episodes. [ 10 , 11 ] Prolonged infestation can lead to hemorrhagic anemia and is often misdiagnosed as other nasal bleeding disorders. The movement of the leech can cause peculiar itching and discomfort inside the nose, leading to misdiagnosis as allergic rhinitis.…”
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“…Leeches parasitize the nasal cavity to feed on blood, secreting hirudin during feeding, which causes epistaxis and recurrent episodes. [ 10 , 11 ] Prolonged infestation can lead to hemorrhagic anemia and is often misdiagnosed as other nasal bleeding disorders. The movement of the leech can cause peculiar itching and discomfort inside the nose, leading to misdiagnosis as allergic rhinitis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, these areas where these animals are endemic have to be kept in mind. Animals that may induce epistaxis upon contact include snakes 25 and leeches 26 …”
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confidence: 99%