Posted: August 16th, 2017

Celiac sprue is an example of which category of malabsorption?

Celiac sprue is an example of which category of malabsorption?
a) Mucosal disorders causing generalized malabsorption
In addition to celiac sprue, regional enteritis and radiation enteritis are examples of mucosal disorders.
b) Infectious diseases causing generalized malabsorption
Examples of infectious diseases causing generalized malabsorption include small bowel bacterial overgrowth, tropical sprue, and Whipple’s disease.
c) Luminal problems causing malabsorption
Examples of luminal problems causing malabsorption include bile acid deficiency, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, and pancreatic insufficiency.
d) Postoperative malabsorption
Postoperative gastric or intestinal resection can result in development of malabsorption syndromes.