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[Intestinal involvement and exudative enteropathy in Waldenström's macroglobulinemia]
Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique
|May 1, 1985
Summary
Waldenström's macroglobulinemia can cause gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and protein loss due to small intestine lymphangiectasia. These findings highlight a rare complication of this blood cancer.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder.
- Gastrointestinal manifestations of WM are uncommon but can be severe.
- Protein-losing enteropathy and steatorrhea are significant complications.