Protein losing enteropathy with mucosal erosion is seen in?
A. Lymphoma
B. Coeliac disease
C. Menetrier’s disease
D. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Correct answer : A. Lymphoma
Chron’s disease - colon histology Chron’s disease – colon histology
Causes of protein losing enteropathy with mucosal erosion are Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, radiation damage and lymphoma.
Coeliac disease, Menetrier’s disease and systemic lupus erythematosus can cause protein losing enteropathy without mucosal erosion.
Ref: Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd edition, p886
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