Acute folic acid deficiency of unknown aetiology: temperate sprue. Issue 3 (September 1963)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cooke, W. T.; Fone, D. J.; Cox, E. V.; Meynell, M. J.; Gaddie, R.
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 4:Issue 3(1963)
• Page Start: 292
• Page End: 298
• Publication Date: 1963-09
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.4.3.292
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : The 20 patients described could be included in the group of patients diagnosed as `idiopathic steatorrhoea'. However, their histories were short and diarrhoea was not a major feature. Since megaloblastic anaemia due to folic acid deficiency was a common feature it is suggested that these patients may form a homogeneous group and the diagnostic label of temperate sprue is suggested.