Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Davis, GR; Corbett, DB; Krejs, GJ.
Ileal chloride secretion as a cause of secretory diarrhea in a patient with primary intestinal tuberculosis.
Gastroenterology. 1979; 76(4):829-835
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- Krejs Günter Josef
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- Abstract:
- Severe secretory diarrhea resulting in dehydration and hypokalemia was observed in a patient in whom primary cecal tuberculosis was diagnosed by colonoscopy. Although the ileum appeared normal at colonoscopy and by biopsy, intestinal perfusion studies showed that the ileum was secreting water and electrolytes. Chloride secretion against a high electrical gradient suggested active anion secretion. Absorption in the colon was unimpaired. The diarrhea resolved after 4 wk of antituberculous therapy. Repeat perfusion studies after 3 mo showed normal absorption in the ileum. This case report suggests that intestinal tuberculosis can cause secretory diarrhea. The mechanism by which secretion occurs is not clear, but probably involves active anion secretion.
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