Gluten-induced enteropathy in an adult Filipino.
- Author:
LIBORO A
;
ALVAREZ SZ
;
BORDADOR TEF
- Publication Type:Announcements
- Keywords:
Gluten-induced Enteropathy, Intestinal Mucosal Biopsy
- MeSH:
Adult, Biopsy, Adult, Gluten
- From:
Journal of the Philippine Medical Association
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- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A case of gluten-induced enteropathy documented by jejunal mucosal biopsy and postmortem examination is reported in an 18-year old Filipino. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of nontropical sprue in the Philippines in a Filipino. The clinical and diagnostic features are discussed. (Summary)
