heavy chain disease, mediterranean lymphoma, and immunoproliferative small intestinal disease

Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease (IPSID).

This study describes the frequency, demographics, clinical presentation, endoscopic findings, histopathological features, treatment and outcome of 'Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease' (IPSID). Archives contained a total of 27 cases of IPSID diagnosed and treated over an 18-year period. A M: F ratio of 2.4:1 was seen with a mean and median ages of 28.7 and 25 years. Most patients (68.8...

Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease (IPSID) in Thailand.

Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease (IPSID) is prevalent in the Mediterranean region and in many Third World countries but is rare in Southeast Asia. Between 1980-1990, 4 cases of IPSID were admitted to Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok. Three were males and the mean age was 32 +/- 20.2 years. All patients presented with chronic diarrhea of 7 months to 6 years duration, and weight loss of ...

Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease and primary small intestinal lymphoma: review of literature.

Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease presented with ascites and edema.

Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease (IPSID) is a rare disorder, which can progress to malignancy and invasion. Herein, a male patient is presented with hypoalbuminemic ascites and a history of chronic diarrhea five years before. Small intestinal biopsy and immunohistochemical study suggested the diagnosis of IPSID; the patient was then successfully treated with antibiotics. Considering...

small intestinal lymphoma and alpha heavy chain disease reviewing 15 advanced cases and commen ting on the results of therapy

the ipsid in its severe cases invades the lymph no-ces, mesenterium, and abdominal viscera resembling nnl *low grade) ~ diarrhea and malabsorption were present in all of the 15 patients under study. iloreover, 14 patients were suffering from obvious weight loss more than 10 peresented mild anemia together with the increased iga in the se~~m. clubbing was also present in two thirds of the patien...

Capsule-endoscopic findings in immunoproliferative small-intestinal disease.

Capsule endoscopy is a noninvasive diagnostic method used in various gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn’s disease and celiac disease. Immunoproliferative small-intestinal disease (IPSID) is a proliferative disorder of IgA-producing B lymphocytes [1]. IPSID has been characterized by the loss of the mucosal circular folds, a thickened, cobblestone appearance of the mucosa, and multiple sessi...