Collagenous sprue: a rare cause of watery diarrhea and villous atrophy – case report
Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench,
Vol. 16 No. 1 (2023),
2 January 2023
https://doi.org/10.22037/ghfbb.v16i1.2671
Abstract
Collagenous sprue is a rare and unrecognized cause of diarrhea and weight loss, mainly affecting the duodenum and small bowel. The clinical picture often resembles that of coeliac sprue, the main differential diagnosis, albeit being refractory to gluten-free diet. The histological features are fundamentally characterized by the deposition of collagen beneath the basement membrane of gut mucosa. Treatment should be initiated as soon as the diagnosis is established, as to prevent the progression of fibrosis. We will describe the case of a 76-year-old woman with collagenous sprue, the underwent diagnostic workup, histopathological examination, and response to treatment.
- watery diarrhea
- malabsorption
- weight loss
- collagenous sprue
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