Protein-losing enteropathy as precursor of inflammatory bowel disease: a review of the literature.
BMJ Case Rep
; 14(1)2021 Jan 11.
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a 63-year-old female patient with liver cirrhosis who presented with symptoms of severe hypoalbuminaemia and diarrhoea. After ruling out other causes of hypoalbuminaemia and confirmation of an elevated faecal α-1 antitrypsin clearance, the diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) could be established. Since PLE is a syndrome caused by various diseases, classified into erosive and non-erosive gastrointestinal diseases or lymphatic obstruction, an extensive work-up was necessary, establishing the final diagnosis of Crohn's disease.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enteropatías Perdedoras de Proteínas
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Enfermedad de Crohn
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Año:
2021
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Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza