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==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
==Histology==
==Histology==
The histological changes of TS include: Flattening of the villi and small intestinal inflammation which are similar to an [[autoimmune disorder]] Coeliac disease (also known as ''[[coeliac sprue]]'').
The histological changes of TS include: Flattening of the villi and small intestinal inflammation which are similar to an [[autoimmune disorder]] Coeliac disease (also known as ''[[coeliac sprue]]''). A complete flattening of the villi on small bowel biopsy is an uncommon finding in TS unlike Celiac disease.


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Pathophysiology

Histology

The histological changes of TS include: Flattening of the villi and small intestinal inflammation which are similar to an autoimmune disorder Coeliac disease (also known as coeliac sprue). A complete flattening of the villi on small bowel biopsy is an uncommon finding in TS unlike Celiac disease.

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