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Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases > Lymphatic Diseases > Lymphangiectasis > Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases > Lymphatic Diseases > Lymphatic Abnormalities > Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities > Congenital Abnormalities > Lymphatic Abnormalities > Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal

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Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal  

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  • Intestinal Lymphangiectasis
  • Lymphangiectasia, Intestinal

Scope note

  • Dilatation of the intestinal lymphatic system usually caused by an obstruction in the intestinal wall. It may be congenital or acquired and is characterized by DIARRHEA; HYPOPROTEINEMIA; peripheral and/or abdominal EDEMA; and PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHIES.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHIES 1975-90

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