Protein-Losing Enteropathy Resolved by Helicobacter pylori Eradication

Protein-losing enteropathy (PLGE) is an uncommon condition with a multifactorial origin, that is characterized by excessive loss of serum proteins into the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in hypoproteinaemia and oedema.  The authors present the case of a 24-year-old man admitted to hospital for a...

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Main Authors: Bruno Sousa, Rosa Alves, Catarina Pestana Santos, Tiago Judas Matos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2022-05-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/3312