Abstract
Waldmann in 1961 redefined primary protein-losing gastroenteropathy and renamed the condition "lymphangiectasia". This abnormality, usually seen in infancy, is characterized by enlargement of folds and signs of hypersecretion in the small bowel. Enlargement of folds occurs secondary to edema of the valvulae conniventes and lymphatic dilatation. Hypersecretion may be the result of rupture of dilated lymphatics or transudation of protein across an intact capillary epithelium. The clinical, roentgenographic, and pathologic findings are described. The pathophysiology of this condition is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-243 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Gastrointestinal Radiology |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1976 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Lymphangiectasia
- Lymphatics
- Protein-losing enteropathy
- Small bowel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Gastroenterology