Abstract |
Four patients had accumulation of ceroid in smooth muscle (lipofuscinosis), which indicated severe or uncontrolled malabsorption, with confirmed vitamin E deficiency in three cases. The distribution of the pigment was systematic, and there seemed to be an association between malabsorption syndrome and vitamin E deficiency. Vitamin E supplementation seems to be indicated in such patients, and it is suggested that studies of smooth muscle function should be made in cases of heavy accumulation of ceroid.
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Authors | G W Stamp, D J Evans |
Journal | Journal of clinical pathology
(J Clin Pathol)
Vol. 40
Issue 7
Pg. 798-802
(Jul 1987)
ISSN: 0021-9746 [Print] England |
PMID | 3624501
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Ceroid
- Pigments, Biological
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Ceroid
(metabolism)
- Esophagus
(pathology)
- Humans
- Jejunum
(pathology)
- Malabsorption Syndromes
(diagnosis, pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Muscle, Smooth
(metabolism, pathology)
- Pigments, Biological
(metabolism)
- Vitamin E Deficiency
(diagnosis, pathology)
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