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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2012

01-01-2012 | Clinical Brief

Hematidrosis and Hemolacria: A Case Report

Authors: B. K. Praveen, Johny Vincent

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Hematidrosis (bloody sweat) and hemolacria (bloody tears) are very rare phenomena. The authors herein report hematidrosis and hemolacria occurring together in a 10-year-old girl. The role of propranolol in its treatment is highlighted.
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Metadata
Title
Hematidrosis and Hemolacria: A Case Report
Authors
B. K. Praveen
Johny Vincent
Publication date
01-01-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-011-0449-2

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