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[Waldman's disease. Primary intestinal lymphangiectasis].

Authors :
Misery L
Lachaux A
Chambon M
Faure M
Claudy A
Source :
Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie [Ann Dermatol Venereol] 1996; Vol. 123 (9), pp. 567-8.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Introduction: Primary intestinal lymphangiectasias are often associated with lymphoedema.<br />Observation: The diagnosis was performed at 4 months when Maxime presented with lymphoedema, diarrhea, hypoprotidemia and hypolipemia. Duodenum biopsies revealed intestinal lymphangiectasias. An hyperprotidic and low fat diet, medium chain triglyceride-supplemented and an elastic contention allowed a decline of the oedemas.<br />Discussion: We report one case of Waldman's disease. It shows very well the typical circumstances of diagnosis in this disease and the two types of oedema (lymphoedema and hypoprotidic oedema).

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0151-9638
Volume :
123
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9615110