Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL), also known as Waldmann’s disease, is a rare disorder manifested by the presence of dilated lymphatic ducts and leading to protein-losing enteropathy. PIL usually presents early in childhood; however, rarely may be diagnosed adults. Suggestive laboratory findings include hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypogammaglobulinemia. Peripheral pitting edema d...

Two cases in which macroglobulinaemia was associated with intestinal lymphangiectasia are recorded. Immunoperoxidase stains demonstrated a high content of monoclonal IgM in the intestinal lymph. The seven previously recorded examples of this association are reviewed. It is concluded that the concurrence of these two conditions is not merely fortuitous, and that increased viscosity of the lymph ...

Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes (APS) comprise a wide clinical spectrum of autoimmune disorders. APS is divided into Type I, Type II, Type I and Type IV depending upon the pattern of disease combination. Ghronic diarrhoea is one of the many manifestations of APS and many aetiological factors have been suggested for it. Apart from the established aetiological factors, intestinal lymphangiecta...

History A three year old boy presented with tetanus who additionally suffered from nonbloody diarrhea. Physical examination showed bilateral edema of the lower limbs. Laboratory data showed iron deficiency anemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcaemia and hypogammaglobulinemia. Stool culture was negative for bacteria however fat droplets were detected in the patient’s stool. Endoscopic examination rev...