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April 10, 2026Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case ReportsOpen Access

Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia Presenting as Recurrent Chylous Ascites: A Rare Case

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MHMalak Ramzy HroubBBBasheer BabaaADAbdallah Dwayat

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Overview

Case report reveals adult-onset primary intestinal lymphangiectasia causing recurrent chylous ascites, indicating diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • To present a rare case of adult-onset primary intestinal lymphangiectasia diagnosed through comprehensive evaluation.
  • Detailed patient history and clinical evaluation
  • Endoscopy, histology, and imaging studies
  • Ascitic fluid analysis
  • Dietary therapy and pharmacological intervention
  • Patient had recurrent chylous ascites and hypoalbuminemia
  • Initial misdiagnosis of Crohn's disease was corrected after comprehensive evaluations
  • Treatment with dietary modifications and octreotide led to gradual resolution of ascites

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Hroub et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d893406c1944d70ce0443ehttps://doi.org/10.1177/23247096261440327
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