Association of lymphocytic (microscopic) colitis with tropical sprue.
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.
Puri
A S
AS
Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Khan
E M
EM
Kumar
M
M
Pandey
R
R
Choudhuri
G
G
D001706:Biopsy; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003092:Colitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013752:Tetracycline