Favism.

Authors

  • S Oliveira Serviço 2 de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, Lisboa.
  • S Pinheiro
  • P Gomes
  • A B Horta
  • A S Castro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1782

Abstract

Favism is an acute hemolytic syndrome occurring in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals after the consumption of fava beans. The authors report the clinical case of a 16 year-old boy admitted to hospital with an acute hemolytic episode after the ingestion of fava beans. Complementary studies revealed G6PD deficiency. A study of the family and a short review about favism is presented.

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Oliveira S, Pinheiro S, Gomes P, Horta AB, Castro AS. Favism. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2000 Aug. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 4];13(4):237-40. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1782

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Arquivo Histórico