Jejunal lymphangiectasia: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Intestinal lymphangiectasia, characterized by dilatation of intestinal lacteals, is rare. The major treatment for primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is dietary modification. Surgical management is to be considered in presence of obstructive features, to relieve symptoms and to clarify the underlying etiology, also when medical treatment has failed or not possible. This article reports a 35 year old woman with segmental jejunallymphangiectasia, who presented with obstructive features- fullness of abdomen associated with epigastralgia, nausea and vomiting with history of loose motion alternating with constipation . Her symptoms are aggravated by taking food persisted with medical treatment. Surgery was finally performed to relieve the symptoms and to exclude the existence of underlying etiologies, with satisfactory effect. In conclusion, jejunal lymphangiectasia can present clinically asfullness of abdomen associated with epigastralgia, nausea and vomiting . Surgical management should be considered in presence of obstructive features to relieve pain and other symptoms and to exclude underlying diseases in some patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Faisal Mummtaz, Dr. Rahul Patel
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