Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia diagnosed by Single-Balloon Enteroscopy
Journal Title: Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare protein losing gastroenteropathy that usually affects children and teenagers. There are only a few cases described in the literature. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of intestinal lymphangiectasia based on endoscopic findings and histology. We present a case of PIL diagnosed in a teenager patient, by Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy (SBCE) and Single Balloon Enteroscopy (SBE).
Authors and Affiliations
CR Mascarell, IK Araujo, I Ordás, H Briceno, D Monfort, A Ginés, G Fernández-Esparrach, M Cuatrecasas, J Llach, BG Suárez
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