Protein-losing Gastroenteropathy Related to Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: A Case Report of a Successful Outcome and Literature Review.
Intern Med
; 56(15): 2057-2062, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
We herein report the case of a 44-year-old woman who developed protein-losing gastroenteropathy (PLGE) with hypoalbuminemia as the first manifestation of mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). Albumin leakage from the stomach and intestinal tract was demonstrated by 99mTc-labeled human serum albumin scintigraphy. The patient's response to prednisolone therapy was insufficient; therefore, additional cyclosporin A (CsA) treatment was administered, and clinical remission was achieved. We concluded that although PLGE is a rare complication of MCTD, it may manifest as an initial clinical episode of MCTD. Furthermore, CsA can be a useful treatment option for refractory PLGE related to MCTD.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enteropatias Perdedoras de Proteínas
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Doença Mista do Tecido Conjuntivo
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
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Intern Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA INTERNA
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article
País de afiliação:
Japão