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Association of lymphocytic (microscopic) colitis with tropical sprue
Author(s) -
PURI A. S.,
KHAN E. M.,
KUMAR M.,
PANDEY R.,
CHOUDHURI G.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1746.1994.tb01224.x
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphocytic colitis , sprue , etiology , tropical sprue , microscopic colitis , colitis , collagenous colitis , pathology , disease , gastroenterology , inflammatory bowel disease , mold , biology , genetics
Lymphocytic (microscopic) colitis is a disease of unknown aetiology which manifests as long‐standing intermittent diarrhoea. Diagnosis is confirmed on histological examination of the colon. An association of this uncommon disease with tropical sprue is described. Tetracycline therapy resulted in a favourable clinical response.