Steatorrhoea and sub-total villous atrophy complicating mefenamic acid therapy.
We report a case of steatorrhoea and sub-total villous atrophy, occurring during therapy with mefenamic acid. The patient recovered on cessation of the drug while continuing a normal diet.
Peacey
S R
SR
Department of Medicine, Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield.
Walls
W D
WD
D001284:Atrophy / Q000139:chemically induced; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008528:Mefenamic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy
D008528:Mefenamic Acid