Duodenal leiomyoma--a rare cause of haematemesis.

Leiomyoma of the duodenum is a rare tumour. Small intestinal tumours contributing to upper gastrointestinal bleed is still rare. They usually present with malena and anaemia, rarely hematemesis.

Efficacy and safety of 1-2, dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one (L1) as an oral iron chelator in patients of beta thalassaemia major with iron overload.

Twenty-four patients with beta thalassaemia major, aged 8-22 years (mean 15.3 +/- 8.1) were given 1-2, dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one (L1) orally for a period of three months.