Synonym(s)
Aphthae tropical; Psilosis linguae; Tropical aphthae; Tropical Coeliac condition
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Partial or subtotal atrophy of the villi, especially in the proximal small intestine.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Unknown. Probably viral or bacterial triggering.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic recurrent fatty stools and aphthous tongue changes occur. M. Addison-like pigmentation is possible.
LaboratoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Blood count changes in the sense of pernicious anaemia.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer