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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Whipple's disease
light microscopy of small intestine;Whipples Disease: enlarged villus with abundant macrophages
ICD-10 K90.8
ICD-9 040.2
DiseasesDB 14124
MedlinePlus 000209
MeSH D008061

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Synonyms and keywords: Intestinal lipodystrophy; Whipple disease

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Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Whipple's disease from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

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