Volume 127, Issue 1, Pages 287-293 (July 2004) Chronic diarrhea Lawrence R. Schiller Gastroenterology Volume 127, Issue 1, Pages 287-293 (July 2004) DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.05.028
Figure 1 “Mind map” for the initial evaluation and classification of chronic diarrhea.1 AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Ig, immunoglobulin; OTC, over the counter; Rx, prescription; WBC, white blood cell. Gastroenterology 2004 127, 287-293DOI: (10.1053/j.gastro.2004.05.028)
Figure 2 “Mind maps” for the further evaluation of secretory, osmotic, fatty, and inflammatory diarrheas.1 CT, computed tomography; VIP, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide; 5-HIAA, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone; ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone. Gastroenterology 2004 127, 287-293DOI: (10.1053/j.gastro.2004.05.028)
Figure 3 Photomicrograph of colon biopsy specimen. Gastroenterology 2004 127, 287-293DOI: (10.1053/j.gastro.2004.05.028)