Whipple's disease with cerebral involvement
- 1 September 1990
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 66 (779) , 724-726
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.66.779.724
Abstract
Summary: A case of Whipple's disease, initially presenting with abdominal symptoms and later with neurological manifestations, is reported. The diagnosis was not made in life, but on post-mortem examination of the brain. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon disorder.Keywords
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