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Chronic ulcerative jejunitis without symptoms.

S P Kane, R A Parkins

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    A patient with jejunal ulcers and villous atrophy showed mild folate deficiency but no intestinal symptoms. Gluten withdrawal improved the jejunal mucosa, indicating a potential link between diet and healing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Histopathology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • The case involves a patient with subtotal villous atrophy and superficial jejunal ulcers.
    • Evidence of recurrent past ulceration was observed, indicated by granulation tissue deep to the crypts.

    Observation:

    • Despite significant mucosal changes, the patient presented with reflux esophagitis and mild folate deficiency, but no overt intestinal symptoms.
    • Initial gluten withdrawal led to some improvement in jejunal mucosa.

    Findings:

    • Sustained gluten withdrawal was not achieved due to continued low-grade ingestion.
    • The patient remained virtually symptom-free over a 3-year follow-up period.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the complex relationship between celiac disease, mucosal healing, and clinical presentation.

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  • It suggests that even with persistent histological abnormalities, clinical quiescence is possible.
  • Further research into the long-term effects of dietary gluten on jejunal healing is warranted.