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Revision as of 03:30, 9 June 2013
Collagenous sprue is a very rare disorder of the small bowel is approximately 60 reported cases.[1]
General
- Thought to be related to celiac sprue - though somewhat controversial.[1][2]
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Subepithelial collagen layer > 12 micrometres - key feature.
- Villous atrophy.
- Crypt atrophy.
DDx:
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Zhao, X.; Johnson, RL. (Jun 2011). "Collagenous sprue: a rare, severe small-bowel malabsorptive disorder.". Arch Pathol Lab Med 135 (6): 803-9. doi:10.1043/2010-0028-RS.1. PMID 21631278.
- ↑ Busto-Bea, V.; Crespo-Pérez, L.; García-Miralles, N.; Ruiz-Del-Árbol-Olmos, L.; Cano-Ruiz, A. (May 2013). "Collagenous sprue: Don´t forget connective tissue in chronic diarrhea evaluation.". Rev Esp Enferm Dig 105 (3): 171-174. PMID 23735026.