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[Sartan-induced enteropathy].

Farah ChabenetCamillo RibiAdnan Nozic
Published in: Revue medicale suisse (2024)
Olmesartan-induced enteropathy was first described twelve years ago. Clinically it is characterized by diarrhea, weight loss and malabsorption. Histological analysis may show duodenal villous atrophy and/or epithelial lymphocytosis (duodenal/colic). Celiac-specific antibodies are negative and gluten avoidance does not improve the symptomatology. This adverse event can occur months or years after the introduction of the causative drug, making it a real diagnostic challenge. The treatment is the avoidance of olmesartan, which will lead to both clinical and histological improvement.
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