Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal
Synonyms
Intestinal Lymphangiectases
Intestinal Lymphangiectasis
Lymphangiectases, Intestinal
Lymphangiectasia, Intestinal
Dilatation of the intestinal lymphatic system usually caused by an obstruction in the intestinal wall. It may be congenital or acquired and is characterized by DIARRHEA; HYPOPROTEINEMIA; peripheral and/or abdominal EDEMA; and PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHIES.