Intestinal lymphangiectasia in an adolescent. A case study of edema. Academic Article Case Study uri icon

abstract

  • We report a patient who presented with bilateral leg swelling, in whom a diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasia was made by small bowel biopsy. Failure to consider the differential diagnosis of edema and lymphedema in an adolescent could cause a considerable delay in diagnosis. We present a brief review and approach to the edematous patient.

publication date

  • January 1, 1986