Naslov
Whipple's disease: a case study with unexpected prognosis

Autori
Duvnjak, Marko ; Antić, Zoran ; Supanc, Vladimir ; Šimičević, Velimir N. ; Smirčić-Duvnjak, Lea

Izvornik
Acta medica Croatica (1330-0164) 52 (1998), 2; 139-140

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Whipple's disease; polymorphic disease; prognosis

Sažetak
Due to the systemic nature of Whipple's disease, its clinical presentation may be highly variable. The diagnosis may, therefore, be unduly delayed. Untreated, Whipple's disease is still potentially lethal. Although it traditionally presents with signs and symptoms of small intestine involvement, such as diarrhea and malabsorption, Whipple's disease can involve many other organs. Typically, the diagnosis is established by biopsy of the small intestine. The authors describe a case of Whipple's disease in order to stress the importance of bearing this polymorphic disease in mind, with special emphasis on its possible lethal outcome in spite of therapy.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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