Duodenal lymphocytosis

Duodenal lymphocytosis
Synonyms	Lymphocytic duodenosis
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Often asymptomatic, may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating
Complications	Potential association with celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Onset	Variable
Duration	Chronic
Types	N/A
Causes	Gluten sensitivity, Helicobacter pylori infection, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Risks	Celiac disease, autoimmune disorders
Diagnosis	Endoscopy with biopsy
Differential diagnosis	Celiac disease, Giardiasis, Crohn's disease
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Depends on underlying cause; may include gluten-free diet, antibiotics for infections
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Generally good with treatment of underlying cause
Frequency	Common in patients with celiac disease
Deaths	N/A

Duodenal lymphocytosis, sometimes called lymphocytic duodenitis, lymphocytic duodenosis, or duodenal intraepithelial lymphocytosis, is a condition where an increased number of intra-epithelial lymphocytes is seen in biopsies of the duodenal mucosa when these are examined microscopically. It is often a feature of coeliac disease but may be found in other disorders.

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