Development of impaired splenic function in intestinal lymphangiectasia.

Development of impaired splenic function in intestinal lymphangiectasia.

We describe a patient with intestinal lymphangiectasia who developed hyposplenism and speculate that it resulted from chronic loss of lymphocytes into the gut.

Impaired neutrophil function in intestinal lymphangiectasia.

Impaired neutrophil chemotaxis and phagocytosis were shown in three patients with intestinal lymphangiectasia. Abnormalities in cell associated and serum derived activity occurred, and possible mechanisms are suggested.

Consequences of impaired splenic function.

Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

History A three year old boy presented with tetanus who additionally suffered from nonbloody diarrhea. Physical examination showed bilateral edema of the lower limbs. Laboratory data showed iron deficiency anemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcaemia and hypogammaglobulinemia. Stool culture was negative for bacteria however fat droplets were detected in the patient’s stool. Endoscopic examination rev...

Intestinal lymphangiectasia.

A 2 year and 11 month old boy presented in December 1994 with a history of recurrent episodes of generalized swelling of the body and loose stools for two years. He had been treated with plasma transfusion and antituberculous treatment in the past. He was the only child to his non-consanguineous parents. At birth, he was noticed to have facial asymmetry. He was breastfed for one year and at adm...