Sprue in the Middle East: five case reports.
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چکیده
Tropical sprue is a well documented condition with a special geographical distribution. This paper describes five patients with unexplained malabsorption whose symptoms began during a period of residence in the Middle East or Mediterranean areas.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Gut
دوره 15 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974