Persistent diarrhea

J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2008 Sep;17(3):327-8.

Abstract

A 63-year-old man presented with massive diarrhea and weight loss. This was preceded by nonspecific symptoms for three years, which resembled sarcoidosis. By duodenal biopsy, the diagnosis of Whipples disease was confirmed. Antibiotic treatment resulted in rapid and complete disappearance of signs and symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diarrhea / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Whipple Disease / complications*