Vol. 14 - Num. 53
Clinical Reviews
aPediatra. CS Linneo. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: ME Guerra. E-mail: mariaeuguerra@hotmail.com
Reference of this article: Guerra Aguirre ME. Keriorrhea; two cases report. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2012;14:49-52.
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Abstract
Known as keriorrhea (orange oily anal leakage), the rectal excretion of a greasy substance after consumption of certain fish with high fat content. The case of two kids that developed these symptoms after intake of butterfish is presented. This entity is self-limited and benign. It is important to have some knowledge about these cases to avoid unnecessary examination, and for its notification and epidemiological investigation.
Keywords
● Faeces orange oil ● Fish intake
Comments
mjesparza commented on 26/04/2012 at 19:16:
Me parece un tema muy novedoso e interesante. Las fotos además son muy buenas. Enhorabuena.