منابع مشابه
[Congenital intestinal lymphangiectasia].
BACKGROUND Congenital intestinal lymphangiectasia is a disease which leads to protein losing enteropathy. Tortuous, dilated lymphatic vessels in the intestinal wall and mesenterium are typical features of the disease. Clinical manifestations include malabsorption, diarrhea, steatorrhea, edema and effusions. Specific diet and medication are required for disease control. CASE REPORT A 19-year o...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Military Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal of Serbia
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0042-8450,2406-0720
DOI: 10.2298/vsp1103270p