Milky Mesentery: Acute Abdomen with Chylous Ascites
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-018-1407-0
Abstract: BackgroundClinical presentations of intestinal lymphangiectasia include pitting edema, chylous ascites, pleural effusion, diarrhea, malabsorption and intestinal obstruction.Case CharacteristicsAn 8-year-old male child presented to the emergency department with clinical features of peritonitis, raising suspicion of appendicular… read more here.
Keywords: mesentery acute; intestinal lymphangiectasia; acute abdomen; abdomen chylous ... See more keywords
CT Lymphangiography (CTL) in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia (PIL): A Comparative Study with Intraoperative Enteroscopy (IOE).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2018.04.023
Abstract: RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the clinical feasibility of CT lymphangiography (CTL) in primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) by comparison with intraoperative enteroscopy (IOE) during exploratory laparotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eleven PIL patients (F/M, two/nine, age… read more here.
Keywords: ioe; intestinal lymphangiectasia; ctl; lymphangiectasia ... See more keywords
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia: Multiple detector computed tomography findings after direct lymphangiography
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DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12606
Abstract: To analyse the findings of multiple detector computed tomography (MDCT) after direct lymphangiography in primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL). read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; direct lymphangiography; intestinal lymphangiectasia; detector computed ... See more keywords
A case of systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with intestinal lymphangiectasia‐associated protein‐losing enteropathy accompanying hyperinflammation
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DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14541
Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has the potential to affect virtually every organ; however, gastrointestinal system manifestations are relatively rare compared to other autoimmune diseases such as systemic sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. A 29‐year‐old female… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal lymphangiectasia; systemic lupus; protein losing; lupus erythematosus ... See more keywords
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia in children: A review
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14837
Abstract: Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is an uncommon condition that usually presents early in childhood. This incurable condition is consequent to underlying lymphatic abnormalities that lead to loss of lymphatic contents into the intestinal lumen. This article… read more here.
Keywords: primary intestinal; children review; intestinal lymphangiectasia; lymphangiectasia children ... See more keywords
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia diagnosed by video capsule endoscopy in a patient with immunodeficiency presenting with Morganella morganii bacteraemia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235898
Abstract: A 24-year-old woman with a medical history of chronic lower extremity oedema, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and recurrent pulmonary infections presented with sepsis from right lower extremity cellulitis. Blood cultures grew Morganella morganii. Laboratory evaluation revealed… read more here.
Keywords: morganella morganii; video capsule; intestinal lymphangiectasia; capsule endoscopy ... See more keywords
Pediatric localized intestinal lymphangiectasia treated with resection
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DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s192940
Abstract: Introduction Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a very rare disorder usually diagnosed before the third year of life or later in adulthood, presenting with pitting edema, hypoproteinemia and low immunoglobulin levels. The location and the… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric localized; intestinal lymphangiectasia; lymphangiectasia; resection ... See more keywords
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia in an adult patient: A case report and review of literature
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i48.7707
Abstract: BACKGROUND Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL), first described in 1961, is a rare disorder of unknown etiology resulting in protein-losing enteropathy. The disease is characterized by dilatation and leakage of intestinal lymph vessels leading to hypoalbuminemia,… read more here.
Keywords: case; review; intestinal lymphangiectasia; primary intestinal ... See more keywords
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia in children: Twelve years of experience in the diagnosis and management.
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DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.202109_30(3).0002
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare congenital and digestive disease, which could present through a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, diagnostic and treatment management. The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: twelve years; years experience; diagnosis; intestinal lymphangiectasia ... See more keywords