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[Limb lymphedema as a first manifestation of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (Waldmann's disease)].

Abstract
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (Waldmann's disease) is characterized by protein-losing enteropathy occurring more frequently in childhood. Chronic diarrhea and diffuse edema are the main clinical manifestations. Peripheral lymphedema may also be associated. Lymphedema is usually present at the time of diagnosis or appears later in the course of the disease. We report the observation of a 31-year-old man suffering from an upper, lower limb and genital lymphedema many years before diagnosis of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia was established. Lower limb lymphoscintigraphy confirmed lymphedema and duodenal biopsies lymphangiectasia. Hypoproteinemia, lymphopenia and hypogammaglobulinemia were also noted. Treatment of lymphedema included low stretch bandaging and elastic stocking. No dietary management with a low-fat diet was added. Search for primary intestinal lymphangiectasia with biological parameters would be useful when primary lymphedema is present. Especially since primary intestinal lymphangiectasia may be complicated by occurrence of B cell lymphoma.
AuthorsV Boursier, S Vignes
JournalJournal des maladies vasculaires (J Mal Vasc) Vol. 29 Issue 2 Pg. 103-6 (May 2004) ISSN: 0398-0499 [Print] France
Vernacular TitleLymphangiectasies intestinales primitives (maladie de Waldmann) révélées par un lymphoedème des membres.
PMID15229406 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Duodenum (pathology)
  • Extremities
  • Humans
  • Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal (complications, diagnosis, pathology)
  • Lymphedema (complications, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
  • Male
  • Radionuclide Imaging

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