摘要To the Editor:Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare disorder characterized by dilated intestinal lacteals resulting in lymph leakage into the small bowel lumen and responsible for protein-losing enteropathy leading to lymphopenia,hypoalbuminemia,and hypogammaglobulinemia.[1] Etiology and prevalence of the PIL are unknown.PIL affects males and females equally,and there is no racial predisposition.There is no specific treatment for PIL and fat restriction forms the cornerstone of treatment.[1] There is very little case reported in Asia.
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