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[Protein-losing enteropathy due to intestinal lymphangiectasis: a rare disease. Report of two cases]

Horacio Sommaruga, Salomé Catalina Santarcángelo, Carlos Quintana

    Acta Gastroenterologica Latinoamericana
    |June 17, 2015
    PubMed

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    Congenital intestinal lymphangiectasis (LIP) is a rare pediatric condition causing protein loss. A novel medium-chain triglyceride formula effectively treated two infants with LIP, improving their hypoproteinemia and edema.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Rare Diseases
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders

    Background:

    • Congenital intestinal lymphangiectasis (LIP) is a rare protein-losing enteropathy in children.
    • It presents with edema, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, and potentially ascites, immunodeficiency, and tetany.

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