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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Some patients with [Whipple's disease] may have abnormal hematological findings and elevated acute phase reactants , which is usually suggestive of the disease. Biopsy of affected tissue is important for making the diagnosis. | |||
Some patients with [disease | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
*An elevated level of acute phase reactants is seen in [Whipples disease]. | |||
*Hematological findings include: | |||
**anemia | |||
**leukocytosis | |||
**thrombocytosis/thrombocytopenia | |||
*Laboratory evidence of malabsorption may be seen. | |||
*Laboratory | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Some patients with [Whipple's disease] may have abnormal hematological findings and elevated acute phase reactants , which is usually suggestive of the disease. Biopsy of affected tissue is important for making the diagnosis.
Laboratory Findings
- An elevated level of acute phase reactants is seen in [Whipples disease].
- Hematological findings include:
- anemia
- leukocytosis
- thrombocytosis/thrombocytopenia
- Laboratory evidence of malabsorption may be seen.