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[Lymphocytic duodenosis: etiological study and clinical presentations]
Santos Santolaria1, Manuel Dominguez, Javier Alcedo
1Unidad de Gastroenterología y Hepatología, Hospital San Jorge, Huesca, España.
Gastroenterologia Y Hepatologia
|September 7, 2013
Summary
Celiac disease (CD) is the most common cause of lymphocytic duodenosis (LD), followed by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and Helicobacter pylori infection. These findings aid in diagnosing the diverse origins of LD.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Lymphocytic duodenosis (LD) is a key indicator in early celiac disease (CD).
- LD can also stem from various other gastrointestinal conditions.
- Understanding LD etiology is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of different causes of LD.
- To investigate clinical presentation variations based on LD etiology.
- To enhance diagnostic strategies for patients with LD.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 194 patients diagnosed with LD.
- Evaluation included celiac serology, HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genotyping, and tests for H. pylori and SIBO.
- CD diagnosis confirmed by clinical and histological response to a gluten-free diet.
Main Results:
- Celiac disease (CD) was the most frequent cause of LD (39%).
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) (22%) and H. pylori infection (14%) were also common.
- HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genotypes were present in 83% of patients, correlating with CD diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- CD, SIBO, and H. pylori infection are the primary causes of LD.
- Clinical presentation varied, with CD linked to dyspepsia, diarrhea, and anemia, and H. pylori to abdominal pain.
- Differentiating LD causes requires a comprehensive diagnostic approach.
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