Duodenal lymphocytosis

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Duodenal lymphocytosis
Synonyms Lymphocytic duodenosis
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Often asymptomatic, may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating
Complications Potential association with celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Onset Variable
Duration Chronic
Types N/A
Causes Gluten sensitivity, Helicobacter pylori infection, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Risks Celiac disease, autoimmune disorders
Diagnosis Endoscopy with biopsy
Differential diagnosis Celiac disease, Giardiasis, Crohn's disease
Prevention N/A
Treatment Depends on underlying cause; may include gluten-free diet, antibiotics for infections
Medication N/A
Prognosis Generally good with treatment of underlying cause
Frequency Common in patients with celiac disease
Deaths N/A


Duodenal lymphocytosis, sometimes called lymphocytic duodenitis, lymphocytic duodenosis, or duodenal intraepithelial lymphocytosis, is a condition where an increased number of intra-epithelial lymphocytes is seen in biopsies of the duodenal mucosa when these are examined microscopically. It is often a feature of coeliac disease but may be found in other disorders.

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