Cystic lymphangiomyoma of the colon causing proteinlosing enteropathy
- 1 November 1975
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in Digestive Diseases and Sciences
- Vol. 20 (11) , 1076-1080
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01071198
Abstract
This report documents a case of cystic lymphangiomyoma of the sigmoid colon in a 35-year-old woman who presented with symptoms of a protein-losing enteropathy. This case was unique in that it involved not only the colonic wall and mesentery but also extended into the retroperitoneum. Surgical excision of the affected segment has resulted in reversal of hypoproteinaemia and return to normal of the excessive faecal loss of51Cr-labeled protein over a 2-year follow-up period.Keywords
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