DISCUSSION: We present a case of bowel obstruction and ischemia secondary to paper pica. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Fever

  Hence if we observe a patient with a fusiform aneurysm in posterior intracranial circulation and clinical history of fever and/or persistent neck swelling after dental pathologies, it is mandatory to consider the possibility of a MA, for a correct differential [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Sepsis

  Lethal complications of pica include intestinal obstruction and perforation with peritonitis and generalized sepsis. Other findings at autopsy may include airway obstruction, heavy metal poisoning, and parasitic infestation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Asymptomatic

  All the bypasses were patent at the end of the procedure and all but one at follow-up (asymptomatic occlusion). One patient had postoperative worsening, unrelated to bypass patency. All other patients improved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Dysphagia

  This approach is worthwhile to avoid dysphagia. KEYWORDS: Aneurysm; Craniocervical junction; Jugular tubercle; Posterior inferior cerebellar artery; Surgery [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Abdominal Cramps

  She was 16 years old and had abdominal distension, vomiting, abdominal cramping and failure to pass gas or stool. Immediately we suspected mechanical blockade of the intestine. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Abdominal Mass

  The present case submitted here is related to a 5-year-old girl referred with an abdominal mass and anemia, diagnosed with Rapunzel syndrome and developing trichobezoar due to iron deficiency and pica. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Periodontitis

  This is an unusual case of a patient diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis (AgP) who had a dirt eating habit (geophagia) and was diagnosed as having pica. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Neck Swelling

  Hence if we observe a patient with a fusiform aneurysm in posterior intracranial circulation and clinical history of fever and/or persistent neck swelling after dental pathologies, it is mandatory to consider the possibility of a MA, for a correct differential [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Stroke

  KEYWORDS: bypass; endovascular procedures; intracranial aneurysm; parent artery occlusion; stroke; subarachnoid hemorrhage [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Staring Spells

  The authors present the case of an 8-year-old boy with a 1-month history of staring spells, agitated personality, and hyperphagia notable for the consumption of paper, who was found to have a 3-cm tumor in the left ACG. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nephrolithiasis

  Treatment of pica may prove effective in preventing recurrent nephrolithiasis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This study quantified the overall effect size by examining treatment data from all patients seen for treatment of pica at an intensive day-treatment clinical setting (n 11), irrespective of treatment success. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erectile dysfunction is correlated with general health and health prognosis and may have evolved as a marker of poor phenotypic quality, Medical Hypotheses, 65, 1, (179), (2005). Kevin J. [doi.org]

The etiology of this eating disorder is unknown but it often is associated with subclinical mineral deficiencies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

SEARCH STRATEGY: PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched from inception to February 2014 using the keywords pica, prevalence, and epidemiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiology of pica Pica is one of the most dangerous self-destructive behaviours of people with mental disorders. [revistanefrologia.com]

Epidemiological Analysis of Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 8, 7, (1016), (2005). Alessandro Cellerino and Emmanuele A. [doi.org]

The pathophysiology, histology, and characteristics of this entity are presented, and emphasis is placed on clinical suspicion in patients with psychiatric history. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 9. Updated by: Fred K. [medlineplus.gov]

Pathophysiological aspects of pica in chronic kidney disease Anaemia Anaemia is a common complication of CKD and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, morbidity and mortality, particularly in the dialysis population. [revistanefrologia.com]

Our hope is that children with pica will receive early intervention to prevent pica from developing into life-threatening behavior. Copyright 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]