Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia: Chylous ascites as presentation form

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https://doi.org/10.37980/im.journal.rspp.20191568

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Edema, Intestinal lymphangiectasia, chylous ascites

Abstract

We present the case of 6-month-old infants referred for ascites. The paracentesis shows uid of chilosas characteristics. The diagnosis of lymphangiectasia was made through upper digestive endoscopy, with intestinal biopsy.

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2020-10-30

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Case reports