Malabsorption Syndromes — MCQs

A 35-year-old Caucasian female presents with anemia, malaise, bloating, and diarrhea. Past genetic testing revealed that this patient carries the HLA-DQ2 allele. The physician suspects that the patient's presentation is dietary in cause. Which of the following findings would definitively confirm this diagnosis?

Which of the following is a type of inflammatory bowel disease primarily affecting the small intestine? a) Coeliac disease b) Tropical sprue c) Regional ileitis d) Cystic fibrosis e) Ulcerative colitis

A 10-year-old child presents with recurrent episodes of blood in stool. On examination, his lips show pigmented macules. He may be suffering from?

The histological features of celiac disease include all of the following EXCEPT:

Best test for small intestine malabsorption of carbohydrates is

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is seen in:

A 12 year old girl has history of recurrent bulky stools and abdominal pain since 3 year of age. She has moderate pallor and her weight and height are below the 3rd percentile. Which of the following is the most appropriate investigation to make a specific diagnosis?

False about Shwachman-Diamond syndrome

A child is brought to the paediatric OPD with fever of 24 hours duration. History reveals 3 episodes of chest infection and passage of foul smelling stools. The most probable diagnosis is-

What is a feature of short bowel syndrome?