Letter to the Editor

Lymphocytic Colitis in Satoyoshi Syndrome

Authors: Kazuhiro Ishii, MD, PhD, Kentaro Furusho, MD, PhD, Akira Tamaoka, MD, PhD, Yukio Morishita, MD, PhD

Abstract

To the Editor:


Satoyoshi syndrome characterized by progressive, intermittent, and painful muscle spasms, alopecia, and severe watery diarrhea is a rare disease of unknown pathogenesis.1 It may include a malabsorption state that can cause abnormal childhood development, such as epiphysial destruction and growth retardation, and must be treated effectively.

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