Gastrointestinal Cryptococcosis Associated with Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
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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...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Medicine
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1687-9627,1687-9635
DOI: 10.1155/2020/7870154