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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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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...
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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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An 8 year old girl with recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding was found to have localised duodenal lymphangiectasia by fibreoptic endoscopy. She did not show physical signs or laboratory evidence of significant enteric protein loss. A low fat diet seemed to prevent further bleeding. Duodenal lymphangiectasia may be associated with gastrointestinal bleeding in children.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Sexually Transmitted Infections
سال: 1989
ISSN: 1368-4973
DOI: 10.1136/sti.65.5.335