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Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia diagnosed by Single-Balloon Enteroscopy

<p>Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare protein losing gastroenteropathy that usually affects children and teenagers. There are only a few cases described in the literature. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of intestinal lymphangiectasia based on endoscopic findings an...

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Main Authors: C Romero Mascarell (Author), IK Araujo (Author), I Ordás (Author), H Briceno (Author), D Monfort (Author), C Rodriguez-de Miguel (Author), A Ginés (Author), G Fernández-Esparrach (Author), M Cuatrecasas (Author), J Llach (Author), B González Suárez (Author)
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Published: Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology - Peertechz Publications, 2018-11-06.
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Summary:<p>Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare protein losing gastroenteropathy that usually affects children and teenagers. There are only a few cases described in the literature. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of intestinal lymphangiectasia based on endoscopic findings and histology.</p><p>We present a case of PIL diagnosed in a teenager patient, by Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy (SBCE) and Single Balloon Enteroscopy (SBE).</p>
DOI:10.17352/2455-2283.000057

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