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Intestinal lymphangiectasia in an adult: case report
Gustavo Sasso Benso Maciel1,2, Brenno Seabra de Mello1,2, Daniel Retsos Loss1
1Hospital Santa Paula, Vitória, ES, Brasil.
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
|June 30, 2021
Summary
Intestinal lymphangiectasia, a rare condition of dilated lymphatic channels, causes malabsorption due to lymph loss into the small intestine. This report details a rare adult case of this disease.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Biology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Intestinal lymphangiectasia involves rare diseases characterized by lymphatic channel dilation.
- Pathophysiology includes small bowel lymphatic drainage obstruction, leading to lymph loss and malabsorption.
Observation:
- The lymphatic vessels affected are primarily in the small intestine.
- The exact etiology of intestinal lymphangiectasia remains unknown.
Findings:
- This report presents a rare case of intestinal lymphangiectasia in an adult patient.
- The condition distorts villous architecture, causing lymph to enter the intestinal lumen.
Implications:
- Understanding this rare condition is crucial for diagnosing and managing malabsorption syndromes.
- Further research into the etiology of intestinal lymphangiectasia is warranted.
