Whipple's Disease: Identification of Circulating Whipple Cells in Thoracic Duct Lymph

Max A. Tesler, Marlys Hearst Witte, Frederick F. Becker, Allan E. Dumont

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Abstract

A case of Whipple's disease is reported. The thoracic duct was cannulated and found to be patent although flow of chylous lymph was markedly reduced. Macrophages with characteristic PAS-positive granules were found circulating in thoracic duct lymph. A very high lymph: serum protein ratio was noted.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)110-117
Number of pages8
JournalGastroenterology
Volume48
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1965
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology

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