Etiological spectrum of sporadic malabsorption syndrome in northern Indian adults at a tertiary hospital.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The etiology of malabsorption syndrome (MAS) may differ in different geographical regions. Limited data are available on the etiological spectrum of MAS among Indian adults.METHODS:
Ninety-nine consecutive adult patients with MAS (urine d-xylose <1 g/5 g/5 h with or without increased fecal fat (> or =7 g/24 h) were evaluated for cause of MAS using standard criteria. Past medical records were examined to know the nature of treatment received.RESULTS:
The etiology of MAS was tropical sprue 39, celiac disease 9, Crohn's disease 9, giardiasis 8, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in absence of another cause of MAS 8, panhypogammaglobulinemia 2 (one with strongyloidiasis), intestinal lymphangiectasia 1, intestinal tuberculosis 4, idiopathic 15, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 2, and amyloidosis 2. Twenty-eight patients had received anti-tubercular treatment earlier.CONCLUSIONS:
Tropical sprue, celiac disease and Crohn's disease are common causes of MAS in Indian adults. Inappropriate anti-tubercular treatment is common in them and needs to be discouraged.
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Assunto principal:
Espru Tropical
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Doença de Crohn
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Doença Celíaca
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Adulto
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Índia
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Síndromes de Malabsorção
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
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