Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia: A rare cause of chronic diarrhea in childhood

Doǧanci T., Kara F., Gökdemir M., ENSARİ A., Özalp S., Çakar N., ...Daha Fazla

Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.75-78, 2001 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2001
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.75-78
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Childhood, Chronic diarrhea, Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

A case of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia which was diagnosed on the basis of multiple peroral jejunal biopsies along with a highly suggestive clinical history is presented. Treatment with a high-protein, very low fat diet with medium-chain triglycerides was effective in alleviating the diarrhea and hypoproteinemia. The patient also had a smaller than normal left kidney and a dilated ureter on the same side. This case is reported due to its rarity.