Hypomagnesemia in intestinal lymphangiectasia: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Intestinal lymphangiectasia (IL) is a rare disease characterized by dilation of lymphatic vessels and leakage of lymphatic fluids into the intestinal lumen, causing depletion of lymphocytes, protein, lipids, fat-soluble vitamins, and electrolytes. Hypomagnesemia can occur in IL p...

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Main Authors: Hao Feng, Linfeng Zou, Xiao Zhai, Shengyu Zhang, Jingnan Li
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Intestinal lymphangiectasia
Waldmann’s disease
Protein-losing enteropathy
Hypoproteinemia
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02318-6
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