Collagenous Sprue

A malabsorption syndrome characterized by collagenous mucosal lesions of the SMALL INTESTINE, atrophy of MICROVILLI, severe malabsorption, diarrhea, and MALNUTRITION often refractory to a gluten-free diet.

Year introduced: 2014

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Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.637.378, C18.452.603.314

MeSH Unique ID: D064068

Entry Terms:

• Collagenous Sprues
• Sprue, Collagenous
• Sprues, Collagenous

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Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Malabsorption Syndromes
Collagenous Sprue

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Malabsorption Syndromes
Collagenous Sprue