Kwashiorkor in an adult with alcoholic hepatic cirrhosis.

Authors

  • J Cotter
  • M E Camilo
  • J P Correia

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.3496

Abstract

Multifactorial malnutrition is common in alcoholic cirrhosis. We report a case dominated by Kwashiorkor due to malabsorption related to infestation with Giardia Lamblia. Malnutrition deserves a complete investigation in order to detect treatable causes.

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Cotter J, Camilo ME, Correia JP. Kwashiorkor in an adult with alcoholic hepatic cirrhosis. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1989 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];2(6):285-7. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/3496

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Arquivo Histórico