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Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal
Intestinal Lymphangiectases | Intestinal Lymphangiectasis | Lymphangiectases, Intestinal
A 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 enteropathy. |
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