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Learn About Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

What is the definition of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia?
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is a digestive disorder in which the lymph vessels supplying the lining of the small intestine are enlarged. The cause of the condition is still unknown. The signs and symptoms include swelling of the legs and abdominal discomfort, loss of lymphatic fluid into the gastrointestinal tract, protein-losing enteropathy, too little albumin in the blood, reduced levels of antibodies, and immunodeficiency.
What are the alternative names for Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia?
  • Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
  • Familial Waldmann's disease (type)
  • Primary intestinal lymphangiectasis
  • Waldmann disease
  • Waldmann's disease
Who are the top Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia Local Doctors?
Cynthia K. Shortell
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
General Surgery
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
General Surgery

Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center

120 E Carver St, 
Durham, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Cynthia Shortell is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shortell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Shortell is currently accepting new patients.

Natalie S. Evans
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine

University Primary Care Practices Inc

158 W Main Rd, Suite 203, 
Conneaut, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Natalie Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conneaut, Ohio. Dr. Evans is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Insufficiency, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Felipe Navarro
Advanced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Vascular Surgery
Advanced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Vascular Surgery

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord

100 Medical Park Drive, Suite 210, 
Concord, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Felipe Navarro is a Vascular Surgeon in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center