Hypoproteinemia: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for hypoproteinemia

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

Dysgeusia was recognized and the degree of hypoproteinemia was remarkable. A barium enema study and colonofiberscopy also revealed an advanced cancer in the rectum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypoproteinemia and ectodermal changes improved postoperatively. Surgery is an effective treatment for protein-losing enteropathy in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Laboratory investigations showed mild anemia, hypoproteinemia and hypoalbuminemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

The diagnosis of PIL was finally confirmed by severe hypoproteinemia, endoscopic changes, and histology of jejunum biopsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare disease of intestinal lymphatics presenting with hypoproteinemia, bilateral lower limb edema, ascites, and protein losing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

May result in a protein-losing enteropathy with hypoproteinemia, diarrhea, edema, ascites and weight loss. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Gastropathy

We herein report the case of a 43-year-old man with distinct gastropathy and hypoproteinemia treated with H. pylori eradication therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The authors report an 11-year-old boy with generalised oedema and hypoproteinemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patients, when seen, are usually in acute abdominal pain and vomiting or edema due to hypoproteinemia is present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Protein-Losing Enteropathy

Although her seizures diminished, her course was complicated by hypoproteinemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Laboratory findings revealed severe hypoproteinemia with normal liver, renal, thyroid and adrenal functions and no proteinuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The diagnosis of PLE should be considered in patients with hypoproteinemia after other causes, such as malnutrition, proteinuria, and impaired protein synthesis due to cirrhosis [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

Anasarca

Abstract INTRODUCTION During the course of treatment of a patient with reticulum cell sarcoma, a reversible syndrome consisting of anasarca and hypoproteinemia but without [annals.org]

Hypertrophic Gastritis

[…] antifibrinolytic therapy with oral tranexamic acid (trans-4-aminomethyl cyclohexane carboxylic acid; trans-AMCHA), and four of the patients showed marked improvement of their hypoproteinemia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypoproteinemia may lead to ascites and pleural effusions. The exact etiology is not well known. [radiopaedia.org]

Abstract Menetrier's disease is characterized by giant gastric folds with foveolar hyperplasia and cystic dilatation, hypoproteinemia, and enhanced mucus secretion. [joi.jlc.jst.go.jp]

Hyperproteinemia

DECREASE IN ALL FRACTIONS OF PROTEINS HYPOPROTEINEMIA Hypoproteinemia occurs in the following conditions: 1. Hemorrhage 2. Extensive burns 3. Pregnancy 4. [nhealthcare.blogspot.com]

Q.2 – What are the causes of hypoproteinemia? [namrata.co]

Of the individual serum proteins, albumin is present in such high concentrations that low levels of this protein alone may cause hypoproteinemia. [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

Capillary Leak Syndrome

Laboratory values showed hypoproteinemia. IL-11 was stopped and human albumin was transfused at a rate of 10 g per day. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Blood laboratory data revealed severe hypoproteinemia with a small monoclonal IgG-kappa protein. These findings suggested strongly the diagnosis of SCLS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This syndrome is a rare condition characterized by recurrent episodes of hypotension with hemoconcentration and hypoproteinemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lymphocytic Gastritis

Laboratory tests revealed severe hypoproteinemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both patients had markedly enlarged gastric folds and serum hypoproteinemia, which were clinically suggestive of Ménétrier's disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For this reason we report the case of a 48-yr-old female with HLG, hypoproteinemia, and H. pylori infection whose disease resolved clinically, endoscopically, and pathologically [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

The diagnosis of PIL was finally confirmed by severe hypoproteinemia, endoscopic changes, and histology of jejunum biopsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare disease of intestinal lymphatics presenting with hypoproteinemia, bilateral lower limb edema, ascites, and protein losing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

With everolimus treatment, the patient's diarrhea resolved and replacement therapy for hypoproteinemia was less frequent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypoalbuminemia

hypoproteinemia Scope Note: abnormally low albumin content in the blood. Term Number: 0449-2164 Send your comments to: Melody Lowe [web.archive.org]

We present the case of an elderly patient with severe hypoproteinemia and important hypoalbuminemia associated with congestive heart failure and aggravation of tricuspid regurgitation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is a type of hypoproteinemia. Albumin is a major protein in the human body, making up about 55 to 60% of total human plasma protein by mass. [en.wikipedia.org]

Acute Gastroenteritis

Edema and even ascites may reflect hypoproteinemia associated with protein losing enteropathy caused by lymphatic obstruction or extensive mucosal inflammation. [en.wikipedia.org]

Nephrotic Syndrome

The substantial loss of protein in the urine results in complications such as hypoproteinemia; generalized edema; hypertension; and hyperlipidemias. [icd9data.com]

While in the hospital, she presented with hypoproteinemia and heavy proteinuria, meeting the diagnostic criteria of nephrotic syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The nephrotic syndrome is a distinct abnormal clinical and biochemical entity characterized by edema, massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and hypoproteinemia, and hyperlipemia [jamanetwork.com]

Congenital Chylothorax

However, this is associated with morbidities such as infections, hypoproteinemia and thrombosis. [indianpediatrics.net]

Hydrops may develop due to impaired venous return by cardiac and vena caval compression, and/or loss of protein into pleural space leading to generalized hypoproteinemia and [indianpediatrics.net]

Constipation

Symptoms were fever, leucocytosis, meteorism, and diarrhea, followed by hypoproteinemia and hyponatremia. Prognosis was poor in all these cases. [doi.org]

[…] symptoms Chronic diarrhea (formerly considered the most common symptom) Weight loss Iron-deficiency anemia Abdominal distension due to bloating Malaise and fatigue Edema (hypoproteinemia [worldgastroenterology.org]

[…] signs and symptoms Failure to thrive, weight loss, growth failure Vomiting Chronic diarrhea Abdominal distension due to bloating Iron-deficiency anemia Muscle wasting Edema (hypoproteinemia [worldgastroenterology.org]

Diabetic Enteropathy

With significant loss of protein, these patients develop hypoproteinemia as well as hypogammaglobulinemia, 9 but there was no hypogammaglobulinemia in the present case. [annsaudimed.net]

Blood tests showed low cholesterol levels (122 mg/dl total, 79 mg/dl LDL, 29 mg/dl HDL, 70 mg/dl), hypoproteinemia (54 g/l protein, 64.1% albumin); hypogammaglobulinemia [peertechz.com]

The fate of human serum albumin administered intravenously to a patient with idiopathic hypoalbuminemia and hypoproteinemia. Trans Assoc Am Physicians. 1949. 204:62. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Congenital Enteropathy due to Enteropeptidase Deficiency

[…] definition Congenital enteropathy due to enteropeptidase deficiency is a rare, genetic, gastroenterological disease characterized by early-onset failure to thrive, edema, hypoproteinemia [orpha.net]

226200 Human phenotypes related to Enterokinase Deficiency: 32 # Description HPO Frequency HPO Source Accession 1 failure to thrive 32 HP:0001508 2 diarrhea 32 HP:0002014 3 hypoproteinemia [malacards.org]

Edema and even ascites may reflect hypoproteinemia associated with protein losing enteropathy caused by lymphatic obstruction or extensive mucosal inflammation. [en.wikipedia.org]

Hypersensitivity

Chronic Pulmonary Edema

Postoperative pulmonary edema Pregnancy induced hypertension with pulmonary edema Pulmonary congestion Pulmonary congestion and hypostasis Pulmonary edema Pulmonary edema due to hypoproteinemia [healthprovidersdata.com]

적응증 1) 생략 2) 화상(Burns) 3) 5) 생략 6) 급성 신증(Acute nephrosis) 신 설 7) 아급성 또는 만성 저단백혈증(Subacute or chronic hypoproteinemia)(만성신질환, 만성간질환 등)로 인해 발생한 급성 합병증의 치료 ※ 급성합병증의 예： [kasl.org]

IV albumin may be indicated when hypoproteinemia contributes to pulmonary edema. Activity. [tele.med.ru]

Malnutrition

The laboratory evaluation was significant for anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hypoproteinemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Renal Glomerular Disease

[…] urine and blood testing include: Albuminuria, which causes the urine to foam Hematuria, which is the presence of blood in the urine and is responsible for the discoloration Hypoproteinemia [news-medical.net]

[…] urine" Edema - fluid retention in the legs, feet, hands, face, and abdomen High cholesterol Low blood albumin Inefficient filtration of waste from the blood Hypertension Hypoproteinemia [pennmedicine.org]

 Hypoproteinemia: low concentration of proteins in the blood Top of Page Causes A variety of diseases can result in glomerular disease. [kidneyhealthcare.com]

Tonsillitis

Patients present with edema, hypertension, abnormalities on urine sediment, hypoproteinemia, elevated inflammatory markers, and low complement levels. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dermatitis

Blood tests may reveal hypoproteinemia, hypocalcemia, and iron deficiency; however, these findings are not diagnostic. [merckmanuals.com]

Thoracic Duct Fistula

[…] lesion occurs in the thorax, typically during esophagectomy, cervical lesions also have associated postoperative morbidity, including nutritional complications (malnutrition, hypoproteinemia [elsevier.es]

 Hypoproteinemia  Hyponatremia  Hypochloremia  Dehydration  Emaciation  Lymphocytopenia and immunosupression  Pleural effusion - chylothorax  Wound problems - infection [slideshare.net]

Chronic lymph leak can also lead to immunosuppresion, hypoproteinemia and malnutrition [ 3 ]. [cardiothoracicsurgery.biomedcentral.com]

Acne Vulgaris

Tumors of the lung and oral cavity, probably related to the high level of smoking among these patients, and liver cancer.[44] Hypoproteinemia and amyloidosis, which can lead [en.wikipedia.org]

Hydropericardium

[…] on the pathogenesis of fiuid/ transudate accumulation in hydropericardium syndrome (HPS) of broiler chicks revealed that experimentally infected birds developed anaemia, hypoproteinemia [agris.fao.org]

Celiac Disease with Diffuse Intestinal Ulceration

[…] involvement is common • Associated with malabsorption Imaging • Marked thickening of the valvulae (picket-fence) • No dilatation or dilution • Affects entire small bowel Hypoproteinemia [learningradiology.com]

Orbital Infection

Hypoproteinemia and congestive heart failure cause eyelid swelling due to local edema. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Chylothorax

All patients were found to have associated hypoproteinemia and hypoalbuminemia. The chylothorax resolved with conservative measures in two patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These complications may result in prolonged suffering, anemia and hypoproteinemia. [nejm.org]

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