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Gustavo Sasso Benso Maciel1,2, Brenno Seabra de Mello1,2, Daniel Retsos Loss1, Marcelo Soares Quintão1, Cleilson Almeida Marchesi1, Yasmin de Rezende Beiriz3, José Marcelo Corassa1.
Abstract
Intestinal lymphangiectasia is a group of rare diseases characterized by dilation of lymphatic channels. Its pathophysiology comprises obstruction of small bowel lymphatic drainage with secondary dilation of mucosal, submucosal, or subserous lymphatic vessels, distorting villous architecture and causing loss of lymph into the intestinal lumen, leading to malabsorption. The affected lymphatic vessels are primarily located in the small intestine, which is affected to a varying extent. Its etiology is still unknown. The following report presents a rare case of intestinal lymphangiectasia in an adult patient. CopyrightEntities:
Keywords: case report; lymphangiectasia; lymphangiectasia intestinal; lymphatic vessels
Year: 2021 PMID: 34188668 PMCID: PMC8210642 DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.200160
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Vasc Bras ISSN: 1677-5449
Figure 1Edema of the upper limbs.
Figure 2Edema of the lower limbs.
Figure 3Computed tomography with contrast showing edema of small intestine loops.
Figure 4Colonoscopy showing mucosal congestion and lymphatic hyperplasia in the ileum.
Figure 5Lymphoscintigraphy showing bilateral dermal backflow.
Figura 1Edema de membros superiores.
Figura 2Edema de membros inferiores.
Figura 3Tomografia computadorizada contrastada evidenciando edema de alças de intestino delgado.
Figura 4Colonoscopia identificando congestão mucosa e hiperplasia linfática em íleo.
Figura 5Linfocintilografia exibindo refluxo dérmico bilateral.