Diagnostic Dilemma In Diagnosing Rare Cause Of Protein Losing
Enteropathy:Waldmann’s Disease
Abstract
Waldmann’s disease / Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia, is an unusual
cause of protein losing enteropathy primarily characterized by
lymphopenia, hypoalbuminemia and hypogammaglobulinemia. However,
variable clinical presentation results in diagnostic dilemma and
effective management. We present a toddler diagnosed with Waldmann’s
disease managed with high protein diet and medium chain triglycerides
supplementation.