[Hookworm discovered in a patient presenting with severe iron-deficiency anemia]. / Ankylostomose révélée par une anémie ferriprive particulièrement sévère.

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this report is to describe a case involving severe anemia in a patient from New Caledonia. Endoscopic discovery of adult hematophagic hookworms in mainland France is novel because it is exceptional. However, this case also reminds us that hookworm disease is extremely widespread in the world. It often goes unrecognized causing progressive, insidious anemia that can be severe though long-term tolerance is good.