Pica, iron deficiency, and the medical history

Am J Med. 1994 Oct;97(4):390-3. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(94)90309-3.

Abstract

We describe two new forms of pica associated with iron deficiency and a new variant of a third. Previous reports on pica are tabulated. The value of a sympathetic, nonjudgmental approach to eliciting the medical history is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical History Taking / methods*
  • Pica / etiology*