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Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal

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Definition: Dilatation of the intestinal lymphatic system usually caused by an obstruction in the intestinal wall. It may be congenital or acquired and is characterized by DIARRHEA; HYPOPROTEINEMIA; peripheral and/or abdominal EDEMA; and PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHIES.      Other names Lymphangiectases, Intestinal; Intestinal Lymphangiectases; Intestinal Lymphangiectasis
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Aplasia cutis congenita intestinal lymphangiectasia  0   *Ectodermal Dysplasia *Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal.
Hennekam lymphangiectasia lymphedema syndrome  0   *Genital Diseases, Male *Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal *Lymphedema *Craniofacial Abnormalities.
Waldmann disease  0   *Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal *Lymphedema.

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