Waldmann’s Disease: A Rare Form of Protein Losing Enteropathy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Waldmann’s disease or primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is a rare disorder characterised by loss of protein from gastrointestinal tract. We present a patient with left upper limb hemi hypertrophy and chylous ascites associated with lymphopenia and hypoalbuminemia. Diagnosis was made by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsy. Patient responded to nutritional therapy very well. Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia should be considered in patients with chylous ascites, hypoalbuminemia and lymphopenia.
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Aniruddha Ghosh
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