Endoscopic appearance of duodenal mucosa in Whipple's disease

摘要

A 6l-year-old man was seen for weight loss of 20 kg over a 12-month period, mushy stools, and occasional watery diarrhea that contained fat globules. He did not describe joint pain or neurologic problems. On physical examination, the patient appeared malnourished, with loss of subcutaneous fat at the triceps, midaxillary line,