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Endoscopy 1970; 02(3): 191-192
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098463
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Peritoneoscopic Aspect of Whipple's Disease

R. Ottenjann, W. Roesch
  • Department of Medicine, University Erlangen-Nuremberg
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Publication Date:
08 December 2008 (online)

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Summary

The peritoneoscopic aspect of Whipple's disease is described. The markedly dilated lymphatic vessels have a characteristic appearance which may lead to the diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasis. Final diagnosis has to be established by small bowel or lymph node biopsy.

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Whipple's disease - peritoneoscopy - lymphangiectasia