Extras Flashcards
1
Q
What may duodenal biopsy findings in those with Coeliac resemble?
A
Tropical sprue (moving overseas after being here for a long time)
2
Q
What three diseases do you need biopsies?
A
CD Whipples Tropical Sprue
3
Q
Where does Iron get absorbed?
A
Duodenum
4
Q
What can be a cause of diarrhoea many years post surgery? What else can it cause? What can diagnose it?
A
Small bowel bacterial overgrowth Bile acid malabsorption Hydrogen breath test
5
Q
What is characteristic of Whipples disease?
A
PAS positive macrophage
