Amylophagia and iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia may be associated with dietary practices such as amylophagia, which is seen frequently in women of certain ethnic origins. Starch eating may be a direct or indirect cause or symptom of iron deficiency anemia. Orofacial symptoms of amylophagia and iron deficiency anemia are discussed. A case in which anemia and dietary aberration were incidental to the admitting diagnosis is presented.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology, Fairleigh Dickinson University College of Dental Medicine, Hackensack, N.J.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008873:Mid-Atlantic Region; D013213:Starch / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013213:Starch