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Steatorrhoea and sub-total villous atrophy complicating mefenamic acid therapy
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Steatorrhoea and sub-total villous atrophy complicating mefenamic acid therapy
Br J Clin Pract.
1992 Autumn.
Abstract
We report a case of steatorrhoea and sub-total villous atrophy, occurring during therapy with mefenamic acid. The patient recovered on cessation of the drug while continuing a normal diet.
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