| Literature DB >> 29637237 |
K-P Rommel1, E Schneider2, I Witschel3, U Halm4, M Zachäus4.
Abstract
We report three cases of severe olmesartan-associated chronic diarrhea with weight loss and malassimilation syndrome. Histologically, a sprue-like enteropathy was diagnosed in each case, while serological tests for celiac disease were negative. After stopping the medication, symptoms improved within a few days. Histologically, remission was documented after 3 months. Olmesartan-associated enteropathy is an underestimated entity and an important differential diagnosis in patients with chronic diarrhea.Entities:
Keywords: Angiotensin receptor blocker; Celiac disease, seronegative; Drug-related side effects and adverse reactions; Enteropathy; Olmesartan
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29637237 DOI: 10.1007/s00108-018-0417-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Internist (Berl) ISSN: 0020-9554 Impact factor: 0.743