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'''Tropical sprue''' is a [[malabsorption]] disease commonly found in the tropical regions, marked with abnormal flattening of the [[villi]] and [[inflammation]] of the lining of the [[small intestine]]. | '''Tropical sprue''' is a [[malabsorption]] disease commonly found in the tropical regions, marked with abnormal flattening of the [[villi]] and [[inflammation]] of the lining of the [[small intestine]]. | ||
It differs significantly from [[coeliac sprue]]. | It differs significantly from [[coeliac sprue]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Tropical sprue is a malabsorption disease commonly found in the tropical regions, marked with abnormal flattening of the villi and inflammation of the lining of the small intestine.
It differs significantly from coeliac sprue.