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Abstract: Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (Map) was cultured from the feces of a wild-caught, female, adult Southern black rhinoceros. The animal, which presented with a 4-mo history of diarrhea and weight loss, was prescribed a course of antimycobacterial drugs. The clinical signs resolved,
A 25-year-old male was hospitalized for diarrhea and weight loss. Since childhood he had experienced recurrent episodes of pneumonia and diarrhea. Physical and laboratory findings were compatible with malabsorption. On endoscopy, nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) of the small intestine was found.
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare noninherited condition characterized by gastrointestinal polyposis, alopecia, onychodystrophy, hyperpigmentation, weight loss and diarrhea. We report the case of an 80-year-old patient presenting with weight loss, diarrhea and dystrophic changes of the
Using a kinetic model of D-xylose absorption, we have previously shown that there is severely impaired absorption of D-xylose in HIV patients with diarrhea and weight loss. The absorptive defect is characterized by an increased rate constant for nonabsorptive loss of D-xylose, Ko, and a decreased
A 42-year-old patient with a sixth bariatric-related surgical procedure is presented. The steps taken for the management of her intractable nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unacceptable weight loss and diarrhea are described, together with the rationale therefor. Bariatric reoperative surgical
Weight loss is significant in patients with HIV and chronic diarrhea. The aim of our study was to test for the links between weight loss, the level of food intake, and the severity of diarrhea and nutrient malabsorption. One hundred and sixteen patients with HIV and chronic diarrhea underwent a
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of delayed-onset chronic diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss possibly complicating the use of ticlopidine.
METHODS
A 48-year-old white man presented with unremitting diarrhea associated with anorexia and marked weight loss. His history was significant for transient
To determine the prevalence of diarrhea and weight loss among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients, we reviewed the records of all patients attending the Harris County HIV Clinic during a 4-month time period. Diarrhea was considered persistent if it had been present for > 14 days or
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the temporal patterns of anorexia, diarrhea, weight loss, and leukopenia in chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for cervical cancer compared with radiation therapy (RT) alone.
METHODS
Acute toxicities in 43 patients receiving RT alone and 40 patients receiving CRT were
Carcinoid tumors are neoplasm that release hormone-like substances. They can produce liver metastasis and present with symptoms of the carcinoid syndrome. A 78 year old man presented with a history of chronic diarrhea, weight loss and shortness of breath.
BACKGROUND
Denovo Crohn's disease (CD) develops in 5% to 10% of patients after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) for ulcerative colitis (UC) leading to increased morbidity and rates of pouch failure. Initial nonbloody diarrhea and weight loss at diagnosis are independent risk factors for a change
We present a case of a patient with common variable immune deficiency presenting as the Letterer-Siwe syndrome (disseminated Langerhans cell histiocytosis). To our knowledge, this is the only known patient with this association. The clinical presentation was chronic diarrhea, weight loss, recurrent
A 9-day-old infant girl presented with diarrhea and weight loss of 19% since birth. She was born via spontaneous vaginal delivery at 39 weeks' gestation to a mother positive for group B Streptococcus who received adequate intrapartum prophylaxis. The infant was formula-fed every 2 to 3 hours with no
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether diarrhea and intestinal malabsorption during HIV infection alter oral ganciclovir systemic exposure.
METHODS
We studied the oral disposition of ganciclovir in 42 HIV-infected patients stratified into three groups: A (n = 15), HIV (stage A and B); B (n = 13), AIDS
To define the determinants of diarrhea after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and its nutritional sequelae, the medical records of 20 consecutive children (median age, 9 years; 13 boys and 7 girls) undergoing BMT at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, UK were surveyed. All patients who received