A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of fat in the stool (fecal fat).Which of the following conditions are most associated with this finding? Select all that apply.
A)Inflammatory bowel disease
B)Crohn's disease
C)Esophageal varices
D)Cystic fibrosis
E)Tropical sprue

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Increased fecal fat, or steatorrhea, is commonly associated with malabsorption syndromes. Crohn's disease (B) can cause malabsorption due to inflammation of the intestines. Cystic fibrosis (D) leads to pancreatic insufficiency, resulting in fat malabsorption. Tropical sprue (E) is a malabsorption disorder affecting the small intestine, leading to steatorrhea.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of Fat