Octreotide management of intestinal lymphangiectasia in a teenage heart transplant patient

Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia in children: A review

Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is an uncommon condition that usually presents early in childhood. This incurable condition is consequent to underlying lymphatic abnormalities that lead to loss of lymphatic contents into the intestinal lumen. This article outlines an approach to the assessment of children presenting with characteristic features and consideration of other conditions that could lead to enteric protein loss. An overview of the management of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is outlined.

Intestinal Lymphangiectasia: Insights on Management and Literature Review

Patient: Male, 24

Final Diagnosis: Intestinal lymphangiectasia

Symptoms: Frequent episodes of diarrhea • recurrent infections • swelling in the lower limbs

Medication: Octreotide • MCT oils

Clinical Procedure: Endoscopic exam • Doppler ultrasound study • abdominal CT scan

Specialty: Gastroenterology and Hepatology