Methods evaluating enteric protein loss include quantitation of protein loss by determining fecal clearance of α 1 -antitrypsin or measurement of the magnitude of protein loss by counting fecal excretion of radioactivity following intravenous administration [kjim.org]

In earlier studies, both tests have detected abnormal enteric loss of proteins. 6,7 Differently, radioactive methods, including intravenous administration of 51 Cr albumin or 51 Cr chloride, are cumbersome and expensive, and are rarely used because radioactive [lymphedemapeople.com]

- Mechanical ileus of the small intestine caused by localized edema leading to intestinal wall-thickening and lumen diminution. [lymphedemapeople.com]

Despite intensive management, the patient expired due to circulatory collapse most probably secondary to severe hypoalbuminaemia and clinical sepsis. The case presented is not unusual in its clinical features. [saudijgastro.com]

During the last admission, the patient presented with weakness being unable to sit or stand, wasted, frequent crying associated with abdominal colic and distension, loose motions and vomiting with carpopedal spasms (tetany). [saudijgastro.com]

However, 6 months ago, the patient presented MRC grade 3 dyspnea with alternated fever and apyrexia. It appeared after she chose to stop, 8 months ago, the low fat diet that was prescribed by her pediatrician. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

The AFB sputum examination by direct microscopy, the tuberculin skin test, the 24h proteinuria and the immunological tests were negative. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

Depending on the cause of the disease, it can be classified into primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) or secondary intestinal lymphangiectasia, so the diagnosis of PIL must first exclude the possibility of secondary IL, e.g. other intestinal diseases [oapublishinglondon.com]

It is especially critical to ensure that changes of intestinal lymphangiectasia are not secondary to some other cause, particularly from a “downstream” obstruction, including another intestinal disease (e.g. [wjgnet.com]

He had periumbilical pain for 3 months before presentation. He was managed by segmental bowel resections and end-to-end anastomoses. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The cardiovascular exam indicated a pericardial rub with a systolic murmur at the mitral area. The abdominal exam found a shifting dullness with a smoothed umbilicus. The skin exam showed a thin skin with no dehydration signs, skin lesions or edema. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

We present two patients with biopsy proven primary intestinal lymphangiectasia in whom CT demonstrated diffuse nodular thickening of small bowel without adenopathy or hepatosplenomegaly. One patient had extensive ascites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There was no abdominal mass, ascites, lymphadenopathy, or hepatosplenomegaly. Her weight was 63 kg and height 161 cm. The family history was not contributory. Erythrocyte and blood cell counts were normal except for lymphopenia (400–600 per μl). [gut.bmj.com]

The skin exam showed a thin skin with no dehydration signs, skin lesions or edema. Suspected diagnoses were: Tuberculosis, type B Lymphoma, Disseminated Lupus erythematosus. Paraclinical tests showed a moderate inflammatory syndrome. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

We report a case of secondary hyperparathyroidism, osteopenia, monoclonal gammopathy and digital clubbing in a 57-year-old patient with a 12-year history of discontinuous diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

During the last admission, the patient presented with weakness being unable to sit or stand, wasted, frequent crying associated with abdominal colic and distension, loose motions and vomiting with carpopedal spasms (tetany). [saudijgastro.com]