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Purpura due to vitamin K deficiency in anorexia nervosa

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A case is presented of purpura due to hypoprothrombinemia in a patient suffering from anorexia nervosa. The abnormal bleeding state was cured by the administration of Vitamin K.

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    P. M. Aggeler, S. P. Lucia & H. M. Fishbon

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Aggeler, P.M., Lucia, S.P. & Fishbon, H.M. Purpura due to vitamin K deficiency in anorexia nervosa. Jour. D. D. 9, 227–229 (1942). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02997416

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