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?
ACT scan showing inflammation of the small bowel wall
BBiopsy of the duodenum showing atrophy and blunting of villi
CBiopsy of the colon showing epithelial cell apoptosis
DEsophageal endoscopy showing lower esophageal metaplasia
ELiver biopsy showing apoptosis of hepatocytes
Treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis:
ADapsone
BSulfonamide
CGluten-free diet
DAll of the options
Which of the following is not true regarding Whipple's Disease ?
AIt has autoimmune etiology.
BBacteria laden macrophages are present in lymphatic system.
CPAS positive diastase resistant granules are present.
DFoamy macrophages are characteristics.
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