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{{ Infobox diagnosis | |||
| Name = {{PAGENAME}} | |||
| Image = Whipple_disease_-a-_high_mag.jpg | |||
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| Caption = Whipple's disease. [[H&E stain]]. | |||
| Synonyms = | |||
| Micro = infectious microorganisms - typically in macrophages; macrophages usually abundant | |||
| Subtypes = | |||
| LMDDx = [[mycobacterium avium complex]] | |||
| Stains = PAS +ve (microorganisms), AFB -ve | |||
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| EM = | |||
| Molecular = | |||
| IF = | |||
| Gross = | |||
| Grossing = | |||
| Site = [[duodenum]] | |||
| Assdx = | |||
| Syndromes = | |||
| Clinicalhx = usu. middle aged men | |||
| Signs = diarrhea | |||
| Symptoms = | |||
| Prevalence = very rare | |||
| Bloodwork = | |||
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| Endoscopy = | |||
| Prognosis = good | |||
| Other = | |||
| ClinDDx = | |||
| Tx = antibiotics | |||
}} | |||
'''Whipple's disease''' is a rare infectious disease that is classically in the [[duodenum]]. | '''Whipple's disease''' is a rare infectious disease that is classically in the [[duodenum]]. | ||