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...
Main Authors: | Shrikiran Aroor, Suneel Mundkur, Shravan Kanaparthi, Sandeep Kumar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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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 |
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