Whipple's disease with cerebral involvement.
A case of Whipple's disease, initially presenting with abdominal symptoms and later with neurological manifestations, is reported. The diagnosis was not made in life, but on post-mortem examination of the brain. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon disorder.
Robson
D K
DK
Department of Pathology, University of Leeds, UK.
Faraj
B B
BB
Hamal
P B
PB
Ironside
J W
JW
D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008061:Whipple Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology