Diffuse nodular duodenitis in a woman presenting with dyspepsia and weight loss

Akpinar M. Y., Oztas E., Odemis B., Aydog G., Akdogan O., Kuzu U. B.

ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.80, no.1, pp.91, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Editorial Material
  • Volume: 80 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Journal Name: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.91
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Duodenal nodularity is an uncommon endoscopic finding charactrized by numerous visible mucosal nodules in the duodenum. It is important to consider giardiasis in patients with symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss and abdominal distension. It is also important to remind giardiasis in patients with duodenal nodularity.