Abstract
We report the first case of probable protein-losing enteropathy revealing a cytomegalovirus/Yersinia enterolytica infection at the onset of a chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Severe hypoprotidaemia, digestive tract yersiniosis, ulcerative and microgranulomatous enteritis with a large number of cytomegalic inclusions in mucosal cells, and incipient lymphoid proliferation were the most characteristic findings.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / pathology
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / surgery
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / virology
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Enteritis / complications*
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Enteritis / microbiology
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Enteritis / pathology
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Enteritis / therapy
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Humans
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / complications*
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Male
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Protein-Losing Enteropathies / etiology*
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / therapeutic use
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Yersinia / isolation & purification
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Yersinia Infections / complications*
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Yersinia Infections / drug therapy
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Yersinia Infections / microbiology
Substances
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination