Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia: A rare cause of chronic diarrhea in childhood
Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.75-78, 2001 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- 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.