Waldmann’s Disease (Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia) with Atrial Septal Defect
Waldmann’s disease or Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare disorder of gastrointestinal tract characterized by dilated lymphatics and widened villi causing leakage of lymph into intestinal lumen. Loss of lymph leads to hypoalbuminemia, hyogammaglobulinemia and lymphopenia. Secondary...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9742/24989_CE[Ra1]_F(DK)_PF1(PG_RK)_PFA(PG_SS).pdf |